How do plastics impact coral reefs?

Plastic pollution has reached deep-sea coral reefs. Marine scientist Dr. Lucy Woodall joins Plastic Podcast to explain the ecological roles of deep-sea corals and how discarded fishing gear, larger debris, and microplastics interact with them. Drawing on field research and expeditions, she discusses possible disease transmission, physical damage, and the difficulty of separating plastic from other pressures such as climate change and fishing. The episode offers a careful look at plastics and coral reefs, ocean plastic pollution, deep-sea conservation, and the cumulative threats facing marine ecosystems.Episode Guests: Dr. Lucy WoodallMore information about Dr. Woodall hereBrowse Dr. Woodall’s publications on Research GateVisit the Nekton website hereMore information about the episode and the Plastic PodcastEpisode Transcript  and more information on the Pine Forest Media WebsiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong. Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.