Plea after return from Great Pacific Garbage patch.
We need to invesigate the plastic pollution of Island waters.
That's according to Manx Marine Scientist Rowan Henthorn, who's in talks to undertake such a project.
Miss Henthorn has recently returned from a 20-day trip from Hawaii to Vancouver - clearing plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
And she says the Island's waters should be explored...
Hospital bed occupancy exceeds 90% in multiple years as pressure builds at Noble's
Figures highlight sustained high occupancy across adult acute wards, and a recent rise in patients waiting in ED for beds
Interim report into death on Manx registered bulk carrier
Bosun fell overboard on World Prize in Sweden
Police respond to social media concerns about 'suspicious' man
Constabulary says one report was received in February and urges the public to report any suspicious activity at the time it occurs
Douglas City Council proposes city centre initiatives including sculpture and markets
Funding bid submitted for projects aimed at boosting footfall and supporting local businesses