Dear EarthTalk: Is there any way to stem the tide of fiberglass pollution from aging and discarded boats fouling marine ecosystems? – Jared Grissom, Summit, NJ It’s summer vacation and you’re ready to ...

In the 1960s, fiberglass was a boon to the boating industry. It's cheap and durable but has a limited lifespan. And getting rid of it is expensive. So boat owners across the country are abandoning ...

Fiberglass boats are popular and relatively cheap, but the material has a limited lifespan. As the vessels crack and age, some owners have taken to ditching their boats in public waters, creating ...

U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program ...