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Ocean Pollution

Solutions for clean-up, recovery, and prevention

Pollution is a growing threat to the health of the ocean and the lives and livelihoods of people who rely on marine resources worldwide. Hear how a team of scientists and community members responded to a spill of plastic and oil off the coast of Sri Lanka and what is being done to counter the effects of marine pollution more broadly.


Season 4, Episode 3
Originally aired April 6, 2022
Speakers & Host:
Asja de Vos
Asha de Vos

Founder/Executive Director, Oceanswell, Sri Lanka

Chris Reddy

Senior Scientist and Marine Chemist, WHOI

Veronique Lacapra
Veronique Lacapra

Host and Director of Special Projects, WHOI

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