Marine debris

The exhibit introduction allows participants to view marine debris slices and the distribution of debris residues in different marine organisms by controlling different microscopes, enabling participants to understand the microscopic perspective of marine debris and prompting them to reflect on the enormous harm caused by marine debris. Participants rotate the turntable below the smart microscope to align the slice position with the microscope objective, allowing them to see different microscopic perspectives of marine debris on the smart microscope screen. Participants can also place acrylic "slides" with marine organisms printed on them and containing RFID tags next to the microscope device on the microscope stage. The RFID reader inside the microscope will recognize different organisms, and participants can see the garbage residues inside different marine organisms and the changes in the surrounding living environment caused by them on the screen above the microscope. The main types/sources of marine litter include disposable plastic products, synthetic fabrics and fishing gear, and sanitation.

The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.