is famous for its beautiful beaches,

clear blue water and diversity of wildlife,

but under the surface of the water lies a different story.

As the world continues to churn out millions of tons

of plastic each year, more and more of it ends up

in our oceans and in our shores.

This film follows diver Tamara Adame

as she battles the growing plastic waste

that plagues Yucatan's reefs, marine life

and even her own livelihood.

This is "Mermaids Against Plastic: Tamara",

a Free Roaming Studios production.

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