Prince Charles launches plastics prize

The transcript addresses the declining health of oceans due to various pressures like overfishing, coral reef decline, acidification, and toxic chemicals. It highlights the visible impact of plastic debris on biodiversity, the food chain, and human health. The urgency to find solutions is emphasized, along with the importance of cleanup efforts. However, sustainable solutions require stopping new waste influx.

What are some of the pressures affecting the health of our oceans?

• Global warming and desertification

• Urbanization and soil erosion

• Deforestation and air pollution

• Overfishing and coral reef decline

Which issue is considered the most visible pressure on the ocean today?

• Overfishing

• Plastic debris buildup

• Oil spills

• Coral bleaching

How does plastic waste impact the ocean?

• It increases ocean temperatures

• It causes tsunamis

• It leads to more hurricanes

• It disrupts the food chain and affects biodiversity

What is the speaker's view on cleaning up existing ocean pollution?

• It is unnecessary

• It is too expensive

• It should be postponed

• It is a critical endeavor

What is essential for a sustainable solution to ocean pollution?

• Increasing fishing activities

• Expanding coastal cities

• Stopping new waste from entering the ocean

• Building more ships