As boat owners and sailors we can all see plastic pollution in our seas. So what can we do to help clean it up and stop it happening?
This tragedy affects us all so join this CA Bluewater Section webinar to find out more. This event is open to all members and non-members are also welcome.
See the programme below for further detail.
Date: Sunday 6 June 2021
Time: 11:00 - 15:30 (approx)
Place: Your own home or boat (Zoom webinar)
Booking: If you would like to join the webinar broadcast, please register via Zoom here.
Programme
11:00 - Andy Bool - Sea Life Trust
The Sea Life Trust projects and campaigns are making a difference to protect the world's oceans and marine life. Andy will explain in more detail about the work the trust is undertaking and talk about the annual global beach cleaning campaign that we can all join in to make a difference.
12:30 - 13:30 - Break
13:30 - Dr. Howard Dryden - GOES Foundation University of Edinburgh
Marine pollution and micro plastics. Do we really understand the damage micro-plastics are inflicting on our oceans and marine life? Howard will explain and give you a very good understanding of this worldwide problem. Howard will also explain why his yacht is called 'Copepod'.
Q & A session
Both speakers will be available for the Q & A session at the end of the talks.