http:\/\/marex.uga.edu\/plastic_debris<\/p>\n
Disposable plastics pose environmental risks as they accumulate,
\nparticularly in the marine environment.<\/p>\n
The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service strives to increase
\nawareness of disposable plastics in coastal communities and worldwide.<\/p>\n
Plastics are designed to be highly durable, yet are increasingly used in
\nmanufacturing disposable items. Litter often finds its way into the
\nocean either directly from beaches or by way of storm drains. Many
\nanimals become entangled or mistakenly ingest plastic debris.<\/p>\n
MAREX began a Water Quality Program outreach effort in 2011 to address
\nplastic debris in the ocean and present consumer options to reduce human
\nimpact on the marine environment. In a hands-on educational program, an
\ninteractive presentation is paired with creative activities to cultivate
\nsupport for environmental protection and stewardship.<\/p>\n
Participants examine real ocean water samples to explore how, as
\nplastics break down, microscopic fragments displace plankton and impact
\nthe food chain. In addition, participants discuss innovative display
\nitems such as bags and notebooks made from repurposed debris and are
\nencouraged to consider local and global aspects of the plastic debris
\nissue and practice sustainable actions in their own lives.<\/p>\n
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http:\/\/marex.uga.edu\/plastic_debris Disposable plastics pose environmental risks as they accumulate, particularly in the marine environment. The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service strives to increase awareness of disposable plastics in coastal communities and worldwide. Plastics are designed to be highly durable, yet are increasingly used in manufacturing disposable items. Litter often finds its way into the ocean either directly from beaches or by way of storm drains. Many animals become entangled or mistakenly ingest plastic debris. MAREX began a Water Quality Program outreach effort in 2011 to address plastic debris in the ocean and present consumer options to reduce human impact on the marine environment. In a hands-on educational program, an interactive presentation is paired with creative activities to cultivate support for environmental protection and stewardship. Participants examine real ocean water samples to explore how, as plastics break down, microscopic fragments displace plankton and impact the food chain. In addition, participants discuss innovative display items such as bags and notebooks made from repurposed debris and are encouraged to consider local and global aspects of the plastic debris issue and practice sustainable actions in their own lives. http:\/\/marex.uga.edu\/uploads\/documents\/marine_debris_brochure2.pdf<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3476,3488],"tags":[1309],"yoast_head":"\n