VIDEO
VIDEO
Ocean Plastics
Ocean Plastics
Plastic debris is collecting in every corner of our oceans at a rapid pace and wreaking havoc on sea life. National Geographic Explorer Heather Koldewey has a profit-making solution to remove one major offender: discarded fishing nets. She shares practical solutions for cleaning up waterways and motivating the world to take action.
Grades
5 - 12
Subjects
Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Earth Science, Oceanography, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography
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Last Updated
February 28, 2024
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