MARlab team was present at the 16th Internacional Conference Littoral 22 - Adapt our coast for a sustainable future. The conference was hosted by hosted by MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, NOVA School of Science and Technology of NOVA University Lisbon, and the Municipality of Almada, under the auspices of the Coastal & Marine Union (EUCC), and brought together delegates from all over the world to collaborate and discuss the most current coastal research studies and projects. apart from presenting their work, participants had the opportunity to attend workshops, field trips, and engagement activities.

MARlab was present with 3 oral communications and 2 scientific posters. Check out the photos below for more details!

Paula Sobral - "Future Ocean".  Opening Keynote Speakers Session

Bárbara Sá Arrazaba - "From the source to the ocean: Seasonal abundance of microplastics in the Mondego River, Portugal"

João Pequeno - "Microplastics in the Lis River, Portugal: abundance and distribution in relation to sources"

Carla Silva & João Pequeno - "Mussels as bioindicators of microplastic pollution in the port of Sines"

Catarina Silva - "Microplastic composition and associated biota from the coasts of Portugal and Israel in opposing seasons"

MARlab team @ Littoral 22 - (back, left to right) Marta Martins, Carla Silva and Neusa Figueiredo | (front, left to right) João Pequeno, Catarina Silva and Bárbara Sá Arrazaba