Sea Turtles and Plastic Straws: Ten Years Later

One sea turtle video changed the plastics debate. A decade after the viral footage of a plastic straw being removed from a turtle's nose, marine biologist Dr. Christine Figgener reflects on what that moment changed and what it could not. This Plastic Podcast crossover connects sea turtle research, migration, feeding biology, plastic pollution, science communication, and the complicated path from public attention to lasting marine conservation.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalEpisode Guest: Dr. Christine FiggenerLearn more about Dr. Christine Figgener on her website Follow Dr. Christine Figgener on Instagram @seaturtlebiologistOrder Dr. Christine Figgener’s book My Life with Sea Turtles Watch Dr. Christine Figgener’s video on YouTubeFind more of Dr. Christine Figgener’s work on Google ScholarLearn more about sea turtle conservation at SEE TurtlesListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsEpisode 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 RuizListen to South Pole 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.