‘Devastating’ impact of plastic to be investigated

A new documentary will investigate the “devastating impact” plastics are having on the world’s oceans.

The BBC’S Drowning In Plastic will investigate the effect the material is having on marine animals.

It comes a year after the Blue Planet II series, presented by Sir David Attenborough, raised the profile of the oceans’ plight.

Wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin will look at the dangers and struggles of wildlife in the ocean and the extent of the problem for the world’s polluted seas.

Issues will include microplastics, coral reefs, seabirds and plastic fishing gear.

The documentary will look at inventions trying to clean up our oceans such as giant “trash wheels”.

The programme will be broadcast on BBC One on 1 October.