Down To Earth is Newstalk’s dedicated programme about our natural environment and how we address the limits of our planet's resources.

From climate change to species extinction, we cover the toughest challenges with leading experts and celebrated thinkers. You'll hear diverse views, as we try to find common ground in how to fix our most pressing global crises.

This week it's all about the oceans.

National Geographic’s Adrian Gahan and Irish Wildlife Trusts’ Regina Classen explain why we need to take a closer look at what’s going on under the waves.

Wildlife Cinematographer and BAFTA winner Sophie Darlington joins Karin Dubsky from Coastwatch to discuss the impacts of marine litter.

Minister Malcolm Noonan on why the Government needs your input now to protect our marine life.

And Malachy Tuohy of Riptide Movement is the guest this week for 'My Green Life' - where he'll talk about how the rock band is doing their bit to clean up the planet.

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