Lizzie Carr soundbite on plastic pollution in Ocean

The video discusses the alarming issue of plastic pollution in waterways, highlighting the presence of both microplastics and larger plastic debris. The speaker outlines a plan to collect water samples every fourth mile using a net to analyze microplastics. Additionally, the speaker will document larger plastic pieces, especially in busy shipping lanes, by taking photos and geo-tagging them. These efforts aim to contribute to an existing map of plastic pollution created the previous year.

What did the speaker find horrifying about the waterways?

• The color of the water

• The lack of water flow

• The abundance of plastic pieces

• The presence of too many fish

What method will the speaker use to collect microplastic samples?

• Using a drone

• Using a net

• Using a boat

• Using a camera

How often will the speaker collect water samples?

• Every mile

• Every third mile

• Every fourth mile

• Every second mile

What additional task will the speaker perform in the ocean?

• Fishing for seafood

• Photographing and geo-tagging larger plastic pieces

• Observing marine life

• Measuring water temperature

What will the speaker do with the photos of larger plastic pieces?

• Send them to a newspaper

• Post them on social media

• Use them for a personal collection

• Add them to an existing map of the problem