Synopsis
Wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin works with some of the world's leading marine biologists and campaigners to discover the true dangers of plastic in our oceans.
- Programme: Drowning in Plastic
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2018
- Geography | Pollution
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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