Videos – Marine Debris
Topic Key
Biological Consequences
Marine Debris Concepts
Pathways
Sources of Marine Debris
Strategies for Mitigation
A Culture of Recycling
"With support from a NOAA Marine Debris Community-based Removal Grant, the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance, expanded local waste management infrastructure by installing mixed-waste and recycling bins at seven locations on the island of Saipan. "
Run time: 7:43 minutes
Source: NOAA
A Plastic Ocean
"A Plastic Ocean documents the global effects of plastic pollution and highlights workable technologies and innovative solutions that everyone - from governments to individuals - can do, to create a cleaner and greener ocean."
Run time: 1:40:00
To view the whole documentary, a Netflix subscription is required.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
"The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean. Marine debris is litter that ends up in oceans, seas, and other large bodies of water.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as the Pacific trash vortex, spans waters from the West Coast of North America to Japan. The patch is actually comprised of the Western Garbage Patch, located near Japan, and the Eastern Garbage Patch, located between the U.S. states of Hawaii and California."
Run time: 4:03 minutes
Source: TJ Watson
The Life Cycle of a Plastic Bottle
"We’ve all been told that we should recycle plastic bottles and containers. But what actually happens to the plastic if we just throw it away? Emma Bryce traces the life cycles of three different plastic bottles, shedding light on the dangers these disposables present to our world."
To view the full TED-Ed lesson, click here.
Run time: 4 minutes
Source: TED-Ed
Marine Debris
"Marine debris is the trash that eventually enters the ocean. It includes trash on the beach and trash that you can't see that is floating in the ocean. It is a big problem. The NOAA Marine Debris Program is working to tackle this problem that can harm marine mammals and sea turtles."
Run time: 3:17 minutes
Source: National Ocean Service
Marine Debris Movement (Podcast)
"A podcast on how marine debris moves in the enviroment with expert Sherry Lippiatt from the NOAA MArine Debris Program."
Source: NOAA
The Ocean Cleanup
"The Ocean Cleanup's System 001/B has successfully captured 60 1-cubic-meter bags of plastic from the Great Pacific garbage patch and returned it safely to Vancouver, British Columbia, where the organization held a press conference today to discuss its plans to develop the plastic into reusable products. We spoke with CEO Boyan Slat about what needs to be done next. "
Run time: 8:53 minute
Source: CNET
The Ocean Cleanup
"The founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup spoke with CNET's Stephen Beacham about his latest endeavor to catch plastic pollution in rivers across the world. The Interceptor has already been deployed in two rivers and is actively collecting plastic debris before it reaches our oceans."
Run time: 8:23 minutes
Source: CNET
Our Debris Filling The Sea
"What do a tropical island in the Pacific Ocean and the Antarctic have in common? Unfortunately, it's marine debris. Even the most remote locations on Earth are fouled by man-made garbage and cast-outs. And a majority of the debris that's found comes from land-based sources."
Run time: 2:35 minutes
Source: NOAA
Plastic Eating Enzyme
"Scientists Accidentally Discovered A Plastic Eating Enzyme That Could Revolutionize Recycling: An international team of scientists have accidentally enhanced a plastic eating enzyme in a discovery that could change our relationship with plastic forever. The breakthrough, if scaled up, could lead to plastic being broken down into its original components and formed into plastic items again, removing the need for making more of the material."
Run time: 3 minutes
Source: VICE News
Plastic Health Summit: Round Table
"Where do we stand concerning the research on the effects of plastic on the human body? What can we conclude from today's talks? What should be the next steps for both research and policy?
In this closing session of the Plastic Health Summit, we will reiterate the answers to preliminary questions regarding plastic and human health and give you a summary of the world's first Plastic Health Summit."
Run time: 48:42 minutes
Source: Plastic Soup Foundation
Plastic Pollution
"Modern life would be impossible without plastic – but we have long since lost control over our invention. Why has plastic turned into a problem and what do we know about its dangers?...
51 Trillion particles of microplastics float in our oceans. Yet there is very little science of how this affects our health. This video shows why we should gain back control over plastic in our lives."
Run time: 9 minutes
Source: Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
The Plastic Health Summit: Session Two
"This conference brings you state-of-the-art of research on micro- and nanoplastics, plastic additives, and health. Prominent scientists from all over the world will inform conference attendees on the latest findings in engaging, succinct science talks.
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Run time: 1:24:25 minutes
Source: Plastic Soup Foundation
The Plastic Health Summit: Session One
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This conference brings you state-of-the-art of research on micro- and nanoplastics, plastic additives, and health. Prominent scientists from all over the world will inform conference attendees on the latest findings in engaging, succinct science talks."
Run time: 1:56:30 minutes
Source: Plastic Soup Foundation
Trash Talk: What is the Greatest Pacific Garbage Patch?
"Help keep our ocean clean while participating in citizen science! Learn how to use the Marine Debris Tracker app to collect trash, log it, and track it."
Run time: 2:02 minutes
Source: Trash Talk
Trash Trip With The Marine Debris Tracker
"Help keep our ocean clean while participating in citizen science! Learn how to use the Marine Debris Tracker app to collect trash, log it, and track it."
Run time: 5:03 minutes
Source: Ocean Today
Watch This Modern Technology Remove Millions of Plastic From The Ocean
"The Ocean Cleanup's System 001/B has successfully captured 60 1-cubic-meter bags of plastic from the Great Pacific garbage patch and returned it safely to Vancouver, British Columbia, where the organization held a press conference today to discuss its plans to develop the plastic into reusable products. We spoke with CEO Boyan Slat about what needs to be done next. "
Run time: 8:53 minutes
Source: CNET
What is Marine Debris?
"Marine debris is all the manmade stuff that ends up in the oceans—from soda cans and plastic bottles to sunken ships. There’s marine debris in every ocean on Earth, and all that junk can kill and injure sea life, impede navigation, leach chemicals, and even end up in our food."
Run time: 1:54 minutes
Source: PEW