Erik van Sebeel

Erik van Sebeel, an oceanographer from Utrecht University, unpacks the mystery of missing ocean plastic. He shares personal anecdotes, including a transformative man overboard drill that ignited his passion for marine science. The discussion reveals alarming discrepancies in plastic accumulation, particularly in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Erik emphasizes the unseen impacts on marine life and human health, stressing the urgent need for accurate data and innovative solutions to tackle this pressing environmental crisis.