Hubbub matchfunded £550
By
University of Exeter
Penryn
The amount of plastic in our oceans is rising at a staggering rate. An estimated eight million tons of plastic – the equivalent of over 26,000 Boeing 747 planes – are swept in to our seas and oceans every year, causing damage to our marine ecosystems and posing a serious threat to wildlife, the environment and human health.
At the end of last year the United Nations stated that we are in the grip of a "planetary crisis" with marine life now threatened by "irreparable damage".
Research being carried out at the University of Exeter is at the forefront of identifying solutions to these pollution problems.
Our researchers have skills in ecotoxicology, marine biology, conservation, ecology and risk assessment. We have published world-leading, land mark studies describing the environmental and human health effects of microplastics and plastics additives, and have pioneered some of the best and only methods in the world for tracing nanoplastics in living tissues.
We have world-leading laboratories for studying marine litter including:
Our research has led to the successful conservation of global sea turtle populations under threat. Studies involving the extensive tracking of sea turtles around the world has informed policy and led to legislative changes providing greater protection for these animals.
For more information on our research into this area, please visit http://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/marine/
There are still many questions which remain unanswered and problems which Exeter is seeking to solve, such as:
We are raising money to support our research in to all areas of our marine conservation, such as:
Select this reward if you just want to donate to the project without receiving a reward.
14 claimed
We will tweet you a special message of thanks!
2 claimed
Estimated delivery: 1 July 2018
Anyone who gives £50 or more will receive a photo from the eXXpedition
1 claimed
Estimated delivery: 1 July 2018
Thank you! You will receive a photo and written report from the eXXpedition
0 claimed
Estimated delivery: 1 July 2018
Generous donors at this level will all be invited to receive a tour of our research labs in Cornwall.
0 claimed
Estimated delivery: 1 July 2018
Thank you for your support! You will be invited to a special homecoming drinks reception and talk with #ExeterMarine researchers
2 claimed
Estimated delivery: 1 July 2018