Marine Debris Removal in New England

Summary: Learn about the impact of marine debris on wildlife, the role of plastics in climate change, and what we can do as individuals to help resolve this environmental issue.

When: May 24, 2023

Time:23:00 - 00:30

Description

Storm Surge Speaker Series Event

Marine debris is a threat to the health of our oceans, locally and globally. Huge amounts of lost or discarded items are found in the ocean, making marine debris one of the most widespread pollution problems we face.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the most common and harmful types of marine debris include fishing gear, plastic bags, food wrappers and microplastics which are too small to be seen with the human eye.  

Laura Ludwig, Manager of the Marine Debris and Plastics Program at the Center for Coastal Studies, Provincetown MA, has developed a program that addresses the impacts, removal and repurposing of marine debris including fishing gear, consumer debris, and storm-created infrastructure debris.

In recognition of this work, the Center recently received a large grant from the NOAA to expand the program to Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.  Laura will address the impact of marine debris on wildlife, the role of plastics in climate change, and what we as individuals can do to help resolve this environmental issue. 

Attend in person or virtually via Greater Newburyport Community Media Hub (NCM Hub).   

Please pre-register for this free and informative event.
NCM Hub will broadcast the event on Channel 8. 

Replay will be available a few days after the event on NCMHUB.org and the PortMedia channel on YouTube.

REGISTER

Video recordings of our Speaker Series from previous years and other Storm Surge events are available on the Event Archive page of the Storm Surge Website  https://www.storm-surge.org/event-archive.

For more information, email: contact@storm-surge.org

Newburyport, MA