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20236 minGdoc-short

Plastic Pollution Marine Conservation

Bakelite

20236 minGdoc-short

Balletic underwater cinematography by Jacques Ballard illustrates the ecological impact of plastic and supports the #SickOfPlastic campaign with Surfrider Foundation and Break Free from Plastic.

Plastic Pollution Marine Conservation

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Balletic underwater cinematography by Jacques Ballard illustrates the ecological impact of plastic and supports the #SickOfPlastic campaign with Surfrider Foundation and Break Free from Plastic.

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Julie Gautierdirector

Hortense Le Calvezwriter

Julie Gautierwriter

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This underwater ballet is an ecological story depicting our paradoxical relationship with plastic. Bakelite launched the #SickOfPlastic campaign from On Est Prêt, along with the Surfrider Foundation, Break Free from Plastic and the Resilient Foundation. Photography was directed by Jacques Ballard, a specialist in underwater cinematography.

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