An Exchange of Expertise – technologies for the study of shipwrecks as yardsticks for marine pollution

Malta (MT)

Bilateral initiative facts

Promoter:
University of Malta(MT)
Bilateral initiative number:
MT-BI005
Initial cost:
€74,182
Initiative Types:
Study tour
Partners:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology(NO)
Programme:
Bilateral Fund
Programme areas:
Environment and Ecosystems

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Description

This initiative has the potential to increase public awareness on the potential impacts of deep-sea marine litter and plastic pollution and can thus contribute to effective waste management strategies on a local and international level. The project is entitled ‘An Exchange of Expertise – technologies for the study of shipwrecks as yardsticks for marine pollution’, envisaged to be implemented during July 2021 and December 2022, in the coastal waters of both Malta and Norway. The exchange of ideas related to marine litter, approaches and training will strengthen knowhow and awareness of both

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