Plastic - the final straw?
Is this the health crisis of our time, or are we overreacting? This session cuts through the noise with real solutions - no empty promises, just the hard truth about what works.
The problem is inside us - literally - but the solutions might be, too.
Emily Jateff, museum curator of Ocean Futures will moderate a conversation between panellists:
- Craig Reucassel Radio and Television Presenter / Comedian
- Dr Julia Reisser Oceanographer / Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Uluu
- Kal Glanznig Youth Ocean and Climate Advocate / Filmmaker
- Jennifer Macklin (Downes) Senior Researcher at BehaviourWorks
Before the talk, get exclusive after-hours access to Ultimate Depth, an immersive deep-sea exhibition.
After the talk, head to the boardwalk for the Sea Citizens After Party - an evening of drinks, live music, and hands-on activities with fellow ocean advocates and guest panellists.
Don’t miss:
- Tour of the Seabin Ocean Health Lab to see trash and microplastics from our harbour
- Cabinet of Curiosities: get hands on with fossils and specimens
- Plastic injection moulding: turn bottle caps into your own carabiner or bubble wand
- Complimentary drink included with your ticket
This talk is presented as part of Big Blue Ideas, a new series from the Australian National Maritime Museum in partnership with the Minderoo Foundation about the future of our ocean.
Big Blue Ideas
Turn up. Speak out. Dive in.
Big Blue Ideas is a new series from the Australian National Maritime Museum about the future of our ocean.
Forget doom and gloom - this is not your typical climate conversation.
Big Blue Ideas is where action meets imagination, where science meets hope.
They're not here to preach. They're here to explore positive ideas, practical solutions.
From AI and conservation tech to cultural storytelling and deep-sea discovery, these talks put you in a room with innovators, scientists, artists, and disruptors.
Join the conversation. Let’s talk about the world we want to have.
Ticket Prices:
- General Admission | $30
- Big Blue Duo 2 Tickets – Bring a friend for discounted tickets | $50
- Big Blue Bundle – Tickets to 3 talks | $70
- Concession – (ID required) | $25
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