Abandoned fibreglass boats are releasing toxins and microplastics across the world

Corina Ciocan

Abandoned fibreglass boats are releasing toxins and microplastics across the world

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The strength and durability of fibreglass transformed the boating industry and made it possible to mass produce small leisure craft (larger vessels like cruise ships or fishing trawlers need a more solid material like aluminium or steel). However, boats that were built in the fibreglass boom of the 1960s and 1970s are now dying.

Original language	English
Type	Article for The Conversation
Media of output	online
Publisher	The Conversation Trust (UK)
Publication status	Published - 4 Aug 2020

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Corina Ciocan
- C.Ciocanbrighton.acuk
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2 Conference

Bridging the gap between research and policies - End of Life boats
Ciocan, C. (Organiser)
5 Jul 2024
Activity: Events › Conference

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Ocean Symposium "Think global act local"
Ciocan, C. (Participant)
2 Oct 2021
Activity: Events › Conference

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Bridging the gap between research and policies - End of Life boats

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