Sail Against Plastic
A collaborative sailing expedition investigating and unveiling invisible pollution in the Arctic ocean
Effective science communication is a core principle that has always been incredibly important to me. I have developed relationships with local stakeholders in marine plastic pollution and conservation, and recognise the benefit of working closely to achieve common goals.
In May 2018 I was successful in receiving a grant to work with and develop the interdisciplinary Sail Against Plastic Team, at the University of Exeter, Penryn Campus. The funding allowed me to contribute funds for a collaborative scientific expenses to undertake microplastic research on this island of Spitsbergen, South West Svalbard. The project 'Sail Against Plastic: A collaborative sailing expedition investigating and unveiling unseen pollution in the Arctic ocean', involved a diverse group of passionate scientists, environmentalists, photographers, artists and videographers. Brought together through a shared love of the ocean and protecting the natural world, we utilised our collective skills to raise awareness of the hidden threats our oceans are facing.
