Ocean Calls - Is it possible to end ocean plastic pollution?

Is it possible to end ocean plastic pollution?

10/13/22 • 34 min

There’s so much plastic in our seas that we may leave behind a layer of plastic for future archaeologists to study. What can be done to clean up our oceans?

In this episode, Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks discusses plastic pollution with Pennie Lindeque from Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Francois Galgani from Ifremer. You'll also hear activist Alexandra Cousteau talk about her favourite marine animal. You won't believe what it is.

Hosted by Jeremy Wilks.

Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.

Editing is by Lory Martinez, Chiara Santella and Luis Lopez from Studio Ochenta.

The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso.

Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.

For more from Alexandra Cousteau click here.

For more from Pennie Lindeque click here.

Follow Plymouth Marine Laboratory.

Check out Ifremer’s website to learn more about Francois Galgani’s work.

Created in partnership with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and is hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks.

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There’s so much plastic in our seas that we may leave behind a layer of plastic for future archaeologists to study. What can be done to clean up our oceans?

Hosted by Jeremy Wilks.

Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.

Editing is by Lory Martinez, Chiara Santella and Luis Lopez from Studio Ochenta.

The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso.

Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.

For more from Alexandra Cousteau click here.

For more from Pennie Lindeque click here.

Follow Plymouth Marine Laboratory.

Check out Ifremer’s website to learn more about Francois Galgani’s work.

Created in partnership with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and is hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The promise of deep-sea mining is to deliver the rare metals we need for the green energy revolution but it may cause pristine and largely unexplored habitats to be depleted and damaged forever.

In this episode, Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks discusses the topic of deep sea mining, an emerging industry that is dividing scientists, governments and industry. His guests are Renee Grogan, the Director of Sustainability at Impossible Mining and deep-sea habitat specialist Dr Pedro Ribeiro. WWF expert Jessica Battle also gives herinsight on this hotly-debated sector.

And ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano recounts the moment he came eye to eye with his favourite marine animal.

Hosted by Jeremy Wilks.

Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.

Editing is by Lory Martinez, Chiara Santella and Luis Lopez from Studio Ochenta.

The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso.

Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.

For more from Luca Parmitano click here.

For more from Renee Grogan’s company Impossible Mining click here.

Check out Pedro Ribeiro’s website.

Follow Jessica Battle.

Created in partnership with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and is hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Illegal fishing: Who is responsible?

Devastating economic damage, loss of biodiversity, slavery and violating human rights: illegal fishing is a serious criminal offence that is almost impossible to regulate.

In this episode, Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks asks investigative journalist Ian Urbina and marine biologist Dr. Daniel Pauly what impact illegal fishing is having on our lives and what can be done to stop it.

At the end of the episode, you will hear from aerial photographer George Steinmetz about his time spent on a squid boat in the South Atlantic.

Hosted by Jeremy Wilks.

Produced by Naira Davlashyan and Natalia Oelsner.

Editing is by Lory Martinez, Chiara Santella and Luis Lopez from Studio Ochenta.

The theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso.

Our editor-in-chief is Sophie Claudet.

For more from Ian Urbina click here.

For more on Dr. Daniel Pauly’s work click here.

To see more of George Steinmetz works, visit his Instagram profile.

If you want to learn more about Sea Shepherd operations to stop illegal fishing, visit their website.

Created in partnership with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and is hosted by Euronews science reporter Jeremy Wilks.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.