Microplastics are everywhere - from the remote Arctic coastlines we’re…

JUN 03 2026 · 12:00

Microplastics are everywhere, from the remote Arctic coastlines we’re cleaning to our everyday lives, yet there’s still so much we don’t know about their impact. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Dana, one of our special volunteers aboard Qilak ⛵️ Over the next few weeks, Dana will be joining us to clean trash from Arctic coastlines while bringing a unique scientific perspective to the mission. She was the first researcher to study microplastics in Kazakhstan and now works in Germany, raising awareness about microplastic pollution and advocating for stronger regulations. Dana is also the co-founder of @microplasticfree_app, helpin