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Where is plastic pollution hiding in our oceans?

Learn where plastic can be found in our oceans and how you can test the floating properties of different types of plastic. 

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A plastic bag drifting in blue ocean waters

Where is plastic pollution hiding in our oceans?

Plastic comes in many different forms. Not all kinds of plastics float on the surface of the sea. For this reason, it’s important to study the sea at different depths to understand the real effects of plastic on marine life. Join marine researcher Dr Luisa Galgani in building a rainbow water tower.

With this experiment, you will learn about where plastic can be found in our oceans and how you can test the floating properties of different types of plastic.

And don't forget to check out the guide below to help you set everything up correctly.

Instructional video by Luisa Galgani

Come and learn how plastic can be found in our oceans and how you can test the floating properties of different types of plastic.

You can download this video from our Audiovisual portal.

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