Collection of marine waste on the beaches of La Barra and Terramar in Sitges organized with the collaboration of Custòdia de platges. We will publicize the citizen science projects of Observadors del Mar where we can share data and observations about the type and amount of waste, plastics and microplastics that we find on the beaches of our coast.

Description of the activity

The meeting point will be at 10 a.m. at the CEM (Passeig Marítim, 72).

- 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Welcome, presentation of the activity and introduction to the problem of marine waste, plastics and microplastics.

- 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.: Waste collection on the beaches of La Barra and Terramar where we will pay special attention to the detection of microplastics in the sand.

- 12:30-13:00: Presentation of the Sea Observers citizen science platform and closing of the activity.

Free activity for all audiences upon registration. You can register until Thursday, October 24.

Capacity limited to 30 people.

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