Plastic in the sea – and what we can do about it
During a public lecture in the village of Pomonte on the island of Elba marine biologist Christian Lott (HYDRA and AQUEIS) reported from almost 30 years experience from expeditions and research worldwide and how, through experience, he and his colleagues eventually transformed from marine biologists to “plastic” biologists.
Mayor Anna Bulgaresi explained how they are implementing new measures for better waste management in her community Marciana. National Park biologist Francesca Giannini invited the kids to take a close look at various plastic objects she had brought from home. The president of the Legambiente Tuscan Islands Maria Frangioni reported on initiatives to promote environmental education and raise awareness among young people, also right now in the summer holidays.
Gabriella Solari, Director of Local Waste Management ESA, pointed out the role of each individual and called on the population to take part in the new waste separation measures. Giuseppe Tanelli, himself a resident of Pomonte, and the first president of the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago, admonished to think of future generations, not only to raise children’s awareness, but also to take responsibility oneself and now. The event ended with an exhibition of various marine garbage species, presented by AQUEIS-volunteers.
