Episode 2
Can we save the oceans from plastic?
In 1997, Captain Charles Moore discovered the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch,”…
Seeking A Scientist · Kate The Chemist, Suzanne Hogan, Byron J. Love
May 3, 202335m 16s
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Show Notes
In 1997, Captain Charles Moore discovered the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” the largest accumulation of plastic waste in the ocean. Since then, scientists have documented how plastic has permanently damaged marine ecosystems and even altered evolution. But marine biologist Danni Washington says it’s not all “doom and gloom" — scientists are already putting innovative solutions in motion to protect our oceans.