According to the channel, X Trillion is a powerful documentary that highlights the urgent issue of plastic pollution in our oceans.
X Trillion follows the journey of eXXpedition's all-women crew, led by skipper and ocean advocate Emily Penn. The 14-member team, comprising scientists, sailors, designers, engineers and teachers, embarked on a 3 000-mile voyage across the North Pacific Ocean.
Their mission was to conduct groundbreaking research on microplastics and bring attention to the pervasive plastic pollution crisis in one of the most remote regions on Earth.
The film captures the crew's month-long expedition, navigating through the planet's densest accumulation of ocean plastic. Facing high seas, storms and sea sickness, these dedicated women left their families and homes behind to confront one of our time's most pressing environmental challenges, according to the channel.
Under Penn's leadership, the team explored the environmental and toxic chemical impacts of microplastics, including their potential effects on pregnancy and future generations.
The channel has encouraged viewers to celebrate World Environment Day by exploring the unseen impacts of microplastics and the incredible efforts of these women to protect our oceans for future generations.
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