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Plastic in Our Oceans

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This collection was inspired by EarthSayer interviews of Roz Savage, ocean rower and environmental campaigner and Howard Lack, CEO of the Foundation, Plastic Oceans. 

Plastic Oceans provides a powerful and effective platform campaigning for, supporting and funding targeted solutions aimed at significantly reducing plastic pollution in the environment. Their aim is to significantly reduce plastic pollution in the environment. This collection calls out organizations and individuals around the globe who share a concern for the plight of our oceans.

Visit our Oceans and 1 Water collections here on EarthSayers.tv to discover the many individuals from all walks of life speaking on behalf of Mother Earth and Water.

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Tackling ghost gear in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

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May 06, 2026

While Interceptors can stop most river-borne plastic from reaching the ocean, lost fishing gear presents another significant threat. The scale is immense; for instance, lost longline nets alone could stretch 750,000 km, enough to reach the moon and back.

To address this, we are conducting extensive research to understand its origins. We have also joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) to actively contribute to shaping policies and initiatives that tackle this critical problem.


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