Floating plastic garbage has swamped a remote Pacific island once regarded as an environmental jewel and scientists say little can be done to save it while a throwaway culture persists. A pile of ...

The Pacific Islands, like the Cook Islands, are known for pristine beauty, crystal clear lagoons, vibrant coral reefs, and rich marine biodiversity. As Cook Islanders, we are traditional stewards of ...

Though the photograph is authentic, it was captured in 2017 and shows a different patch of garbage off the coast of Honduras in the Caribbean Sea — not the Pacific Ocean. For years, social media users ...