Sea of Plastic

Audio Report on Aug 22, 2008 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Topics: Biology, Environment, Radio

When you order your double latte to-go at the corner coffee shop, the empty cup and lid may end up in a giant pit of plastic ocean litter off the coast of California. Some cities and counties are so concerned about the garbage in the so-called North Pacific Gyre that they've passed ordinances to try to limit the amount of plastic in our lives.

Additional Links

• The Surfrider Foundation
• Algalita Marine Research Foundation
• Marine Ecosystem Health Research
• Reporter's Notes: Sea of Plastic
• Plastic Sea Photo Set
• Ocean Adventures Video: Trash on the Spin Cycle

Educator Guides

• Plastic Pollution Educator Guide