Discover the fascinating world of neuston—tiny organisms living on the ocean's surface—and how they interact with plastic pollution in the South Indian Ocean subtropical gyre. In this episode of the Plastic Podcast, host Clark Marchese is joined by marine ecologist Dr. Mark Gibbons from the University of the Western Cape. Together, they delve into the unique dynamics of neuston communities, their role in the marine ecosystem, and the implications of plastic pollution on these delicate life forms. Learn why understanding these interactions is vital for future ocean cleanup efforts and the preservation of marine biodiversity.

Episode Guests:  Dr. Mark Gibbons

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Find a link to Dr. Gibbon’s article here.

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Find images of all the cool neuston we talked about today here. 

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Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese 

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Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos 

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