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Global impact of marine debris

Marine debris is a global issue, impacting a wide range of marine species and ecosystems. Watch Dr. Kathy Townsend explain more.

Marine debris is global issue, impacting a wide range of marine animals and coastal ecosystems. In this section, you will hear about how a local study of sea turtles in Australia, has helped to create change around the way society uses single use plastics.

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Life Below Water: Conservation, Current Issues, Possible Solutions

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