Science Toward Solutions: 20 Years of Ocean Microplastics

Microplastics research has reshaped the questions. Dr. Winnie Courtene-Jones reviews what ocean microplastics science now shows about sources, movement, accumulation, and effects on marine food webs. The conversation also maps the major unknowns, including nanoplastics, fragmentation rates, and thousands of chemicals associated with plastics. It closes by connecting marine pollution research with policy and negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guests: Dr. Winnie Courtene-JonesFollow Dr. Courtene Jones on Blue SkyFind the article 20 Years of Microplastic Research: What have we learned?Connect with the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty on LinkedInReview Dr Courtene-Jones’ publications on Google ScholarExplore artwork by Benjamin Von WongListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsPlastic Podcast: The Truth about Biodegradable PlasticsPlastic Podcast: Busan and Beyond - A UN Treaty on Plastics Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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