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How Much Plastic Is in the Ocean?

Provided by: Be Smart |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • This video from Be Smart on plastic pollution explains why plastic is in our oceans, how much plastic pollution goes into the oceans, and what happens to it as it breaks into smaller pieces over time.
  • The video gives tips for how we can help keep plastic out of our oceans by buying less plastic, using less plastic, recycling or donating items, rethinking how we use plastic, repairing items instead of replacing them, and refusing to use single-use plastic when possible.
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Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, Geography
Authors: Be Smart
Region: Global
Languages: English

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