Marine Debris Program Participates in International Collaboration for Monitoring Microplastics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017--On September 11-15, the Marine Debris Program's Chief Scientist, Amy V. Uhrin, participated in Working Group 40 of the Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) in Paris, France.
GESAMP is an advisory body that advises the United Nations (UN) system on the scientific aspects of marine environmental protection. Jointly sponsored by nine UN organizations, GESAMP conducts and supports marine assessments by undertaking in-depth studies, analyses, and reviews of specific topics, and identifying emerging issues regarding the state of the marine environment. The meeting Paris is the first of two associated with the Third Phase of Working Group 40. Experts from 14 different countries met to discuss the harmonization of methods for monitoring plastics and microplastics in the marine environment.
For more information, please contact: Amy.Urhin@noaa.gov.