There might be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050. Solutions to assist restore oceans to a healthy, thriving state include radiation and nuclear technology. Additionally, specialists are coming up with creative ways to recycle plastic garbage and keep an eye on plastic pollution in the ocean. Through its NUTEC Plastics effort, the IAEA is promoting the use of these technologies globally. At a side event held today during the IAEA’s 67th General Conference, experts examined the impact, advancement, and future directions of this IAEA flagship programme, three years after it was introduced.