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How Much Plastic is in the Ocean?
Ocean plastic pollution is a massive environmental problem. Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the ocean every year, even plastic that goes in the trash can often ends up in the sea! This week we learn about the Great Pacific...
Curated Video
Innovative Solutions for Ocean Plastic Cleanup
Discover the vital role of sea turtles in marine ecosystems, where they act as keystone species influencing their environment profoundly. This video shows how their dietary habits benefit other marine life and ocean health, highlighting...
Next Animation Studio
Sea turtles are attracted to the smell of ocean plastics
New evidence suggests that sea turtles are drawn to the smell of plastic debris found in the ocean, according to a report published in Current Biology.
Next Animation Studio
Plastic waste in remote Atlantic island likely from Chinese ships
A new report has found a 15 percent increase of plastic waste on a remote Atlantic island called Inaccessible Island, and it’s likely being dumped by Chinese merchant ships.
AllTime 10s
10 Most Polluted Places On Earth
We normally hear about pollution in terms of global impact, but there are places that feel the brunt of human activity much, much more than others. Here are the 10 most polluted places on earth.
Minute Earth
Minute Earth: Ocean Confetti
Plastic is an important and durable material. However, because it is so inexpensive and easy to make, it is creating a big problem for the world's oceans. In this video you will learn how when the sun breaks down our plastic debris, it...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Plastics at Sea
Scientists are trying to understand what goes on in and around floating patches of plastic debris in the world's oceans.Scientists are trying to understand what goes on in and around floating patches of plastic debris in the world's oceans.