An eXXpedition with A Self-Trained Expert

For more on the science of ocean plastics, check out this conversation with Melissa Duhaime, Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Michigan Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology--produced by undergraduate students of the Program in the Environment_:_
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In studio, we delved deeper into how she found her way aboard the Exxpedition's SeaDragon sailboat with a group of talented women of all agaes and some of the struggles about being on the boat. In particular, we skimmed across the difficulties in capturing footage on the water. Yet, some of the most exciting news came out of their future plans to not only continue these eXXpeditions but also to broaden their scope, bring citizen-science efforts to our own backyard: the Great Lakes.
If you want to hear all about the film, what's next for Jen, and ways to impact our planet be sure to check out the show.