global initiative to try and tackle plastic pollution. live now to russell arnott who is an oceanographer and marine ecologist. thank you so much russell, for joining us here on the programme. when we take a moment to pause and think, it is quite disturbing when we think about the trillions of pieces of plastic floating in our oceans. ., ~ pieces of plastic floating in our oceans. . ~ , oceans. yeah, i think it s absolutely oceans. yeah, i think it s absolutely terrifying. i oceans. yeah, i think it s| absolutely terrifying. and oceans. yeah, i think it s i absolutely terrifying. and there oceans. yeah, i think it s - absolutely terrifying. and there is loads and loads of really big numbers thrown around, and they are really difficult for us to get her head around. so if kevin told me, every year 120 tonnes of plastic was added to the ocean, i would say that s a ridiculous amount. if someone said is a tonnes of plastic is added to our ocean every year, i go that s ridiculous. ther
seeing something floating may have thought it was prey because you do see the bite, a really rare again. good to have your feet in the kayak. griff: for sure in that case. bottom line, dr. mike heighthouse says still go to the beach and still go in the water, correct? 100%. remember these are big predators that are part of healthy oceans. we have to find ways to coexist with them and with all of the technology we have ways to stay safe and we have healthy fish and healthy oceans. griff: have a good memorial day weekend and stay safe. thanks so much, have a great one. alicia: 3-year-old madeline disappeared in portugal 16 years ago investigators found relevant clue that could help solve the heartbreaking mystery. the details next. ds,
is spotted fishers are told to get out of the water. avoid swimming at dawn or dusk. should you see one, the key is to stay calm and move away. and, of course, we ve got to talk about rift currents with life guards being officially back on duty they can spot you if you are caught in one but, of course, we all know that swimming parallel to the shore will get you out of a rift current. alicia, sending things back to you. alicia: cb cotton. griff: joining us is marine ecologist, college of arts and sciences and education, dr. mike