TRASH TALK: Marine Debris and Plastics

Why is plastic marine debris so common We know there s a lot of trash in the ocean. Unfortunately, a lot of it is plastic. We find plastic everywhere from the ocean s floor to surface. The plastics are all shapes and sizes and all different types. We find it on beaches and inside animals stomachs or wrapped around their bodies. That s bad news for our ocean and the animals that live in it or near it. It s also bad news for us. Original video source: Ocean Today is an interactive exhibit that plays short videos on ocean related themes. Visitors can select from 200+ videos on topics ranging from deepsea exploration, marine species, and restoration projects to hurricanes, oceans and human health, and climate science and research. These videos are a free resource and are available on our website at