Video 3 of the Ocean Plastic Unit. Join host Bobby Donohue in HOPE Headquarters as he dives into the pressing issue of plastic pollution in our oceans and its devastating impact on marine life, particularly sea turtles. In this video, we uncover the journey of plastic waste from our daily uses to its unfortunate destination in the ocean, where it becomes a perilous threat to creatures like the leatherback sea turtles. These turtles, mistaking plastic bags for jellyfish, face severe health risks from ingestion and entanglement. As plastic breaks down into microscopic pieces under the sun's relentless rays, it becomes nearly invisible, entering the food chain at every level and affecting all ocean inhabitants. This video not only highlights the challenges but also emphasizes the importance of our actions and choices in preventing further damage to marine ecosystems. Through engaging storytelling and insightful research, we'll explore why it's crucial to rethink our plastic usage and discover how we can contribute to a positive change, ensuring a safer environment for sea turtles and other marine life.

Originally released by Fuelblue, 2024. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 19, 2024.