🎬 Let’s Talk About the Baltic Sea – New Episode!

Loop – Can We Count How Much Plastic Is in the Sea?

Every day, we use plastic — bottles, bags, wrappers, even fishing nets. It makes life easier… but there’s a catch. Much of this plastic doesn’t just disappear when we throw it away. A big part of it ends up in our rivers and, eventually, in the sea. 🌊

Scientists estimate that around 80% of all plastic in the ocean comes from land! But how much plastic is really out there? What types of plastic float, sink, or hide in the sand? And how on Earth do we measure it?

To find out, researchers collect samples from beaches, seawater, ice, and even marine animals. Using special nets, microscopes, and chemical tools, they track down tiny pieces called microplastics — smaller than a grain of rice! These invisible fragments tell a big story about how our daily choices affect the ocean.

Why does it matter? Because the more we know, the better we can protect marine life — and reduce plastic pollution at its source.

Join the SHORE Lectures to explore how scientists study plastic in the sea, what we’ve discovered so far, and how you can help protect our planet by using less plastic!

Let’s dive into the data — and into solutions!

Time & Place

Date: 2 December 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 (CET)
Place: Online. A zoom link will be sent to registered participants.

Registration

Registration is free but mandatory. Fill in this form to register.

Further links

More information about this webinar can be found on Today We Have website.

Check out the full webinar series “Let’s talk about the Baltic” on our YouTube channel.