I Ain't Listening. Yes Sir

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In the 1960s we saw an explosion of plastics in commercial uses. The focus should be more on coastal cleanups as opposed to way out in the ocean. 91% of the world's plastic isn't recycled and I audibly whimpered in a public coffee shop. Some types of plastics even contain fun chemicals like BPA's that have shown to contribute to infertility.

Are plastic straws really that bad? What's the oldest message in a bottle? Any scuba vs. snorkel strategies? Does sunscreen kill coral? Can we reverse ocean warming in our lifetime? In a conversation with ocean and policy expert Dr. Ayana Johnson, Alie struggles with finding a balance between the wonders and the bummers. For the first 15-20 minutes, learn weird ocean trivia, why we love the sea, and facts about the ocean's depths and beauty. Then, we get to the sad stuff: ocean health, climate change, acidification, pollution, policy and what we can all do.

If you've been feeling helpless, this episode gives you all the tools you need to understand and help our friend, the World Ocean.

Also: some great information about whale pee.

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