Understanding Marine Debris and How to Stop It

Next Generation Science

This educational video provides a clear and concise overview of marine debris, exploring the connection between human advancements and environmental pollution. It begins by acknowledging human achievements like space travel and medicine before pivoting to the unintended negative consequence: widespread pollution in our waterways. The video defines "marine debris" and explains the journey of litter from city streets and storm drains into rivers and finally the ocean, illustrating the concept of watersheds.