Description
Coastal environment is a mosaic of biodiverse habitats, including sandy lagoons, saltmarshes, seagrass meadows and rocky shores; a significant proportion of it is in poor condition, affected by numerous anthropogenic factors. End of life boats and associated mooring are newly emerged stressors, able to impact the habitats, by scouring and releasing pollutants.Our research shows the disturbing interaction of glass reinforced plastic with coastal wildlife and the potential implications for the aquatic species.
| Period | 1 Jun 2025 → 3 Jun 2025 |
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| Event title | 5th International Workshop on Marine Litter Monitoring and Circular Economy |
| Event type | Workshop |
| Location | Venice, ItalyShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |
Related content
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Activities
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Ghost boats
Activity: Events › Outreach and Public Engagement
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Bridging the gap between research and policies - End of Life boats
Activity: Events › Conference
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Research output
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Release of a “forever material” from end-of-life boats and glass-reinforced composite boats is pervasive and entering food chains: fibreglass and environmental impact
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review