How can we actually reduce ocean pollution? This is a question that seems to have many answers. Yet, it also may seem like no amount of recycling efforts can help to reduce trash at sea. But there is one type of waste that plays a significant role in causing marine pollution: Fishing gears. In Taiwan, the marine debris survey method found that the fishing industry makes up around 70% of all waste materials that arrive on the island. Since then, local governments, organizations, and individual efforts have created a potentially sustainable economy. By introducing each step of the cycle, this episode highlights the importance of conscious consumption and investing in recycled products. Explore the intricate web connecting individual choices to the collective impact on marine pollution, illuminating a path where personal actions intertwine with environmental stewardship. ———————————————— ‘PLANET OCEAN, TIDES ARE CHANGING.’ It's time to put our Oceans first. Our Ocean: The Fight for Sustainability is a five-part documentary series that presents innovative ways in sustaining the environment most crucial to us. All these methods come from the tiny island of Taiwan and aim to highlight the connection we as humans should have with our ocean. Explore the methods we can use to protect marine habitats, as well as how these methods can be expanded into other areas of the world.

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