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Date
21.09.24 - 21.10.24
Start time
21.09.24 09:00
End time
21.10.24 17:00
International

Scientists and the public join forces to clean up the coastline


This annual event by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia (CEMACS) aims to promote awareness about marine pollution, collect data on the trash that is polluting the ocean, and prevent further ocean pollution via research, education, awareness, community, collaboration and engagement.

During this event, organisers are hoping to research the following areas:
  • Aquaculture: Bivalve, crustacean, echinoderm, seaweed
  • Biodiversity & coral reef ecosystems 
  • Ocean acidification, climate change & pollution
  • Marine debris pollution

Who should attend?

This event would bee suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students, academics, researchers and industrial representatives, as well as anyone with an interest in coastal clean-up!

Find out more

This event is organised by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, find out more about their work online @cemacs_USM, #cemacsUSM, or email the organiser Dr Annette Jaya Ram, Deputy Director of CEMACS, USM Malaysia at annettejr@usm.my

You can watch a tutorial to get started, access an online data collection form, and download the data collection guidelines.