5. Plastics in Antarctica

Join us on "South Pole," where host Clark Marchese explores the unexpected presence of plastic in Antarctica. Today's guest, Dr. Clara Manno, a marine ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey, discusses the extensive pollution reaching even the most remote ecosystems. Learn about the various forms of plastic infiltrating the Antarctic environment, their pathways, and the profound impacts on local wildlife and ecological functions. This episode highlights the urgent need for global cooperation to tackle plastic pollution and preserve Antarctica's pristine nature. Tune in to uncover how interconnected our actions are with the health of remote ecosystems and what we can do to mitigate our environmental footprint.Episode Guest: Dr. Clara MannoMore information about Dr. Clara Manno here. Browse Dr. Clara Manno’s’ publications on Google ScholarMore information about Plastic-AG hereListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify and Apple PodcastsFor More information about the United Nations Treaty on Plastic follow the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty on LinkedinEpisode Transcript  and more information on the Pine Forest Media WebsiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong. Theme music by Nela Ruiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.