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When a ship inadvertently spills oil, it\u2019s big news. But every three years, ships intentionally dump more oil than the Exxon Valdez, and BP spills combined. This episode highlights a vexing and woefully under-discussed problem. It is made possible by corrupt ship captains who use a so-called \u201cMagic Pipe\u201d that dumps oil discreetly under the water line rather than disposing of it on land as legally required. To learn about this problem, the episode tells the story of Carnival\u2019s Caribbean Princess cruise ship, which used such a pipe and was caught, convicted and hit with the biggest fine in history. This case is set in a broader context of other forms of at-sea dumping, such as plastic pollution, and highlights how the sea has long \u2014 and perilously \u2014 been viewed as a bottomless trash can. Guest Interviews: Annie Leonard, CEO of Greenpeace, creator of \u201cThe Story of Plastic\u201d Richard Udell, DOJ Prosecutor on the Caribbean Princess Case.

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