They've been sailing and living aboard a 41ft Morgan Out Island monohull yacht called 'Sea Monkey' since 2014, after leaving their regular life behind in Brisbane. Calling themselves the Sea Monkeys, this family of four works on many aspects of aiding the problem of global plastic pollution. We find out more about their work and adventures from father-daughter duo Carlos Steenland and Sydney Steenland of the Sea Monkey Project.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories:  Education,  Environment,  Science

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  Earth Matters,  The Sea Monkey Project,  Plastic Pollution,  upcycling,  plastic waste,