Ep 41 -- Paddling Against Plastic — Adventures, Activism & Real Wins

from Dockside · host California State Parks and California Coastal Commission

In this episode we talk to Merijn Tinga — the Plastic Soup Surfer who paddles thousands of kilometers to fight plastic pollution. From crossing the North Sea on a board made of bottles to using AI and citizen science to map waste, Merijn turns extreme adventures into real change. This episode dives into his missions, his data‑driven activism, and what you can do to protect the waters you love. Additional Resources: https://www.plasticsoupsurfer.org/ California Coastal Cleanup Day Clean Swell App

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