South Pole Cross Over: Plastic in Antarctica

Microplastics have reached Antarctica’s ecosystems. In this crossover from South Pole, British Antarctic Survey researcher Dr. Clara Manno explains how plastic travels to polar regions and how Antarctic wildlife and Southern Ocean processes encounter it. This epsiode explores plastic pollution in Antarctica, Southern Ocean microplastics, marine organisms, and questions about whether pollution can interfere with the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon. The episode shows why Antarctica is not isolated from human activity and why polar plastic research matters globally.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.