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La Neice Collins: Striving to Prohibit Nuclear Testing

Nov 15, 2023 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Austria, La Neice Collins, SDG 14, SDG 15, SDG 16

La Neice: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. My organization works to ban nuclear testing to keep the world safe from the effects of nuclear tests and the weapons these tests help create.

Carlie Wiener: Exploring the Ocean for Solutions to Global Issues

Nov 13, 2023 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Carlie Wiener, HI, SDG 14, USA

Carlie: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. Schmidt Ocean Institute is boldly exploring our unknown ocean with our research vessel Falkor (too) and underwater robot ROV SuBastian. We provide ship time for scientists around the globe to conduct cutting-edge science with the goal of generating new information and interest in our ocean and the creatures that live in it. We openly share all of our discoveries to inform the wise stewardship of our planet.

Yidian Liu: Developing Systems for Mitigating Aquatic Microplastic Pollution

Oct 03, 2023 Posted by: Sujit Kunte NJ, SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 14, SDG 3, SDG 6, SDG 7, USA, Yidian Liu

Yidian: It’s great to be here, Spiffy! The pervasive issue of aquatic plastic pollution, with millions of tons of plastic waste entering our oceans annually, has garnered worldwide concern. These plastics degrade into microplastic fragments, posing a significant threat to marine life and humans. Microplastics, measuring less than five millimeters in diameter, disperse widely across vast geographical areas, making their collection an arduous task.

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