Microplastics

During the Canada C3 expedition, our science team is studying the impact of plastic debris on the ocean. They are collecting sediments in intertidal zones, and analyzing them to detect the microplastics that are recognized as a serious threat to marine mammals. During our stop in Nome, Alaska, Rhiannon Moore, one of our leg 12 scientists, searched the beach for signs of microplastics. Take a look at her findings.