Category Archives: Marine Debris Characterization

Two Opportunities to hear about studying Plastic Pollution in the Ocean

SEA-MDI is helping to sponsor the documentary Into the Gyre for the 2014 EcoFocus Film Festival March 20-28. The documentary will show Friday, March 21 at 5pm at Cine for FREE! The documentary is about students working with the Sea … Continue reading

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Georgia Sea Turtle Center Marine Debris Citizen Science Program

The mobility of marine and land debris has created a global problem that has local solutions.  The Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) Marine Debris Citizen Science program was created in 2012 and is funded by the Southeast Atlantic Marine Debris … Continue reading

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Ribbon cutting for North Carolina Big Sweep Project

On May 17, 2012 the kickoff for the SEA-MDI sponsored Tracking Monofilament Line Recycling to Make a Difference for Our Wildlife project occurred with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Thursday, May 17, 2012 – 11 a.m. Southport Marina … Continue reading

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Donate Marine Debris to Research

Dr. Jenna Jambeck of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Georgia is conducting a research project to find the “average” weight of marine debris items. She needs your debris. If you are willing to donate debris, see her … Continue reading

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