{"id":7387,"date":"2017-03-13T15:34:17","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T14:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev-leitat-projects-blog.pantheonsite.io\/?p=7387"},"modified":"2025-02-11T12:49:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T12:49:52","slug":"international-conference-microplastic-pollution-mediterranean-sea-capri-italy-september-26-29th-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leitat.org\/es\/blog\/international-conference-microplastic-pollution-mediterranean-sea-capri-italy-september-26-29th-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea in Capri"},"content":{"rendered":"

International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea (\u03bcMED)<\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> September 26\u201329, 2017
\nLocation:<\/strong> Capri (NA), Italy<\/p>\n

The \u03bcMED conference will address a critical source of marine pollution: microplastics<\/strong>. These plastic fragments, smaller than 5 mm, bypass wastewater treatments, accumulate in marine ecosystems, and pose significant risks to marine life, ecosystems, and human health. This event is organized as part of the LIFE13 ENV\/IT\/001069 \u2013 Mermaids<\/strong> project, which focuses on mitigating the microplastic impact from textile washing processes.<\/p>\n

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Key Themes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  1. Microplastics and the Marine Environment<\/strong>: Understanding their presence and behavior.<\/li>\n
  2. Microplastics in the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>: Specific focus on regional challenges.<\/li>\n
  3. Sources of Microplastics<\/strong>: Identifying contributors, such as textiles and industrial waste.<\/li>\n
  4. Degradation in Marine Environments<\/strong>: Exploring how microplastics break down (or don\u2019t).<\/li>\n
  5. Impact on Marine Life<\/strong>: Examining ecological consequences.<\/li>\n
  6. Microplastics in the Food Chain<\/strong>: From marine pollution to human consumption.<\/li>\n
  7. Socioeconomic Impacts<\/strong>: Evaluating the broader effects on society.<\/li>\n
  8. Mitigation Strategies<\/strong>: Approaches to minimize their environmental footprint.<\/li>\n
  9. Biodegradable Microplastics<\/strong>: Innovations in eco-friendly alternatives.<\/li>\n
  10. Future Solutions<\/strong>: Proposals for sustainable action.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Important Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Date<\/th>\nEvent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    30th April, 2017<\/strong><\/td>\nAbstract submission deadline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    30th May, 2017<\/strong><\/td>\nNotification of paper acceptance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    30th June, 2017<\/strong><\/td>\nDraft program release<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    15th July, 2017<\/strong><\/td>\nEarly-bird registration deadline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    26th September, 2017<\/strong><\/td>\nConference opening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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    Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n