Ocean Plastics Cafe with Sydney SCB

TheSydney Society for Conservation Biology (Sydney-SCB)is a regional chapter of the internationalSociety for Conservation Biology(SCB) serving the larger Sydney community and environment.The purpose of local chapters is to provide a way for SCB members in local areas to organise and network around the mission of the society. Think of chapters as a way of “acting locally”. Our mission is toadvance the science and practice of conserving biological diversity within and around the Sydney Region.TheSociety for Conservation Biology (SCB)is an international professional organisation dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity. The Society’smembershipcomprises a wide range of people interested in the conservation and study of biological diversity: resource managers, educators, government and private conservation workers, and students make up the more than 10,000 members world-wide.

Sydney Society for Conservation Biology

***In light of our cancellation of the World Ocean Day Sydney SCB event from June and Sydney's unpredictable weather we have decided to modify the event to ensure it is still able to run in bad weather.***
For World Oceans Day 2017 we will be hosting an "Ocean Plastics Cafe" including lively discussion on plastic pollution in our marine systems and a marine debris sculpture competition. 
What is World Oceans Day?
World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. Encouraging solutions to plastic pollution and preventing marine litter for a healthier ocean and a better future. The official day is 8th June but Sydney SCB has had to postpone celebrations until Wednesday 12th July.
What we have planned:
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<LI>Prior to the Cafe we will be doing a beach clean-up walk in a small group to collect debris for the sculpture competition. If you are interested in participating in this activity please email us at <A HREF="mailto:info@sydneyscb.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@sydneyscb.org</A> </LI>
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The cafe will feature a presentation on microplastic contamination by Jess Merrett, PhD Candidate at UNSW.
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Sydney SCB will provide food and drinks for your enjoyment.
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After Jess' presentation we will hold an ocean debris sculpture competition using the debris collected from a beach at an earlier time. We can see all the pretty and unusual things we can make with things picked up from the beach and reduce plastic pollution at the same time!
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Make sure you "buy" a ticket below for both catering and so you can receive any updates on the day.
Sydney SCB is proud to announce that with the support of the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania, this event is completely FREE, food and drinks included. 
 
Participate in the conversation: #worldoceansday
 
 
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