Marine Plastic Pollution Podcasts and Documentaries

Our oceans are facing a problem. Marine plastic pollution, habitat destruction, and more are threatening the health of our world’s oceans. Click on the titles below, to check out some podcasts and films that shed light on the marine plastic pollution problem and explore how you as an individual can make a difference. So, grab your headphones and settle in as we dive into some of the inspirational stories in the fight for cleaner, and healthier oceans. 

Podcasts

Pristine Ocean

Hear real stories about people fighting marine plastic pollution and explore new insights how we are all connected in the task of keeping the oceans clean. 

Plastisphere

Journey into the world of plastics, their impact on nature and people, and the global quest to tackle plastic pollution. Each episode approaches the issue from a different angle, featuring a diverse set of voices and viewpoints. 

Fertility & Plastic

In this episode, hear from Shanna Swan, an environmental epidemiologist. Her work examines the impact of chemical exposure on reproductive health and child development.

In Portuguese! Podcast titled ‘Esse tal de Carbono’ 

‘Tecnologia e Educação: Como a Seabin Reduz o Impacto do Lixo nos Oceanos!’ with Marcela Meyer, Seabin Foundation Ocean Health Lab Campaign Coordinator.

Films

A Plastic Ocean

Brought to you by a dedicated group of scientists, film-makers, social entrepreneurs, scholars, environmentalists, and journalists, this award-winning feature length documentary examines the global effects of plastic pollution and highlights innovative technologies and solutions that everyone can do, to fight the plastic pollution problem. 

Plastic Paradise

This independent documentary sheds light on the effects of global plastic consumption through insightful conversations with scientists, researchers, influencers and volunteers to investigate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. 

The Story of Plastic

This documentary exposes the ugly truth behind the plastic lifecyle and  plastic pollution. The film examines how we got to the current plastic pollution crisis, the narratives around it, and what people are doing to fight back. 

The Smog of the Sea

Follow a group of marine scientists, surfers, spearfishers, and musicians on 1-week journey through the Sargasso Sea. through stunning visuals, join these citizen scientists as they examine the microplastics that fog our world’s oceans. 

Albatross

This poetic film observes the tragic occurrence of thousands of albatross found dead with their stomachs filled with plastic. Albatross reflects on the destructive power of mass consumption in our culture and humanity’s relationship with the living world. 

Blue the Film

A cinematic exploration of the industrialisation in our oceans that is altering the very nature of the sea from habitat destruction to pollution. Join activists in the movement to take action and protect this precious resource. 

How to get involved

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