Turtles and straws 10 years later: Plastic Podcast Cross Over with Dr. Christine Figgener

Plastic straws and sea turtles collide in this episode featuring marine biologist Dr. Christine Figgener, whose viral 2015 video of a straw pulled from a turtle’s nose launched a global anti-plastic movement. We explore the long history of sea turtles, the modern threats they face from plastic pollution, and how science and activism can work together to drive change. From migration research to marine conservation, Dr. Figgener reflects on a decade of impact and the future of ocean health. Originally aired on Plastic Podcast, this episode is cross-posted on Oceanography due to the urgent overlap between ocean ecosystems and plastic waste.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.