Episode 9: Lost at Sea - Where Is All the Plastic?

Microplastics demonstrate that even the smallest things can have a dramatic collective impact. The topic has become a subject of major international concern and debate, as research unveils the widescale current and future consequences of microplastic pollution. In this episode, the man who first discovered microplastics, Richard Thompson OBE FRS discusses the journey of microplastics research and the importance of shifting our focus from studying their harm to implementing solutions.