© 2026 Hawaiʻi Public Radio
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Sculpture artist brings to life the toll of Pacific marine debris

Artist Jodi Endicott beside her marine debris sculpture.
Catherine Cruz
/
HPR
Artist Jodi Endicott beside her marine debris sculpture.

The Conversation continues this week’s deep dive into marine debris.

Hawaiʻi artist Jodi Endicott’s whimsical sculptures of monk seals, penguins, and polar bears have been featured around the state.

She uses marine debris to highlight the effect plastics have on the environment. HPR visited her Nuʻuanu studio to talk about her passion.


This story aired on The Conversation on Dec. 11, 2025. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m.

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
Related Stories