Investigation into the presence of microplastics in coastal Sargassum strandings
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Local
VALUE £17,321
WHERE British Virgin Islands
Summary
An investigation into the accumulation of microplastics in stranded Sargassum, which engages tertiary level students to participate in the study, to understand potential threats to ecosystems, explore opportunities for removal of microplastics and Sargassum from the marine environment and to consider the long term implications of microplastics entering other ecosystems. Raise awareness of marine litter through workshops for school children.
