Everywhere you look, on beaches and in seas around the world, there’s plastic, and this is changing the fabric of our oceans. Why is plastic ocean pollution such a problem - particularly in Asia?In this episode we will be talking to experts from the academic, government and advocacy world, to learn about the impact of ocean plastic on seafood and our health. We will learn about how microplastics differ across the world, and about the source of much ocean plastic pollution: uncollected waste from land.Guests: Craig Leeson, Director, A Plastic OceanNicholas Mallos, Ocean Conservancy Marcus Eriksen, 5Gyres Institute William Robberson, USEPA Regional Response TeamChelsea Rochman, Rochman Lab Jenna Jambeck, Jambeck Research Group Credits:Producer and Host: Marcy Trent Long Co-Producer: Sam ColombieSound Engineer: Chris WoodTeaching Guide for Educators here