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New paper on "Tracking marine debris in Northwest Spain: assessing wind influence with a Lagrangian transport model" by Rial-Osorio et al. @cretus_usc @FreeLitterAT os.copernicus.org/articles/22/77…

🔬 New research from our partners @ciimarup within the #FreeLitterAT project! A new study optimizes a method to detect microplastics in seaweeds, improving extraction from complex algal tissues while preserving polymer integrity. 🌿 @AtlanticArea

Session developed as part of the activities organised to commemorate the #11F International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 👩‍🔬🔬

🌊 On 12 February, our colleagues @IEOVigo delivered the talk “Our seas at risk: the impact of marine litter” to 30 students at IES Coruxo. It aimed to raise awareness about the negative effects of plastics and other pollutants on our oceans. @AtlanticArea #freelitterat #11F

The Toolkit developed within the project framework,is a key resource for preventing and reducing marine litter and promoting litter-free coastal communities.  👉 …lantic-maritime-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/2025-i… @AtlanticArea @FundacionCETMAR #freelitterat

🌊 The 2025 Implementing Report by Atlantic Strategy confirms progress on the Atlantic Action Plan 2.0, with stronger cooperation among Atlantic countries and improved Maritime Spatial Planning. It highlights the work of #FreeLitterAT and the Toolkit developed within the project.

@MarineInst @ULusofona @cretus_usc @CiimarUp @IEOVigo @FundacionCETMAR @AnTaisce @CedreBrest @Ifremer_fr

🌊 Announcing the Lagrangian Models for Ocean Transport Workshop (June 15–17, 2026, Santiago de Compostela, Spain) within #FreeLitterAT! Hands-on sessions, expert lectures, and real-world marine debris case studies. Limited to 25 participants. Apply by March 31 @AtlanticArea

🔗 Submit your contribution: sgonzalez@marine.ie 👉 Register here: forms.gle/5N7Y8AN2MdzsUY… 👉 Banner: freelitterat.eu/wp-content/upl…

@AtlanticArea @CiimarUp

📄 New scientific paper published under the framework of the Free LitterAT project. Our partner @ciimarup has published a new study addressing the presence of microplastics in commercially important seafood species, comparing fresh and canned products. #FreeLitterAT #CIIMAR

This publication represents an important scientific milestone within the project and further strengthens its knowledge base. 🔗 Read the article here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

👉 Access it via the Free LitterAT project website: freelitterat.eu/waste-manageme… @AtlanticArea #FreeLitterAT #GoodPractices #MarineLitter #FishingPorts

The Free LitterAT good practices web page is live! Developed by our project partner @compositic, it gathers good practices on waste management in Atlantic fishing ports, including an interactive map, port and initiative fact sheets, and an infographic on fishing gear recycling.

📝 Registration is open! forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

🎣 Save the Date! Webinar 'Fishing for Litter – Experiences & Challenges in the Atlantic Area' 📅 6 Feb 2026 | 10:00–13:00 (UTC+2) 🌍 Webinar in English – Free LitterAT webinar on WIF & SUP/PRF directives 📝 Registration is open!  ℹ️ freelitterat.eu @AtlanticArea

🔗 Announcement: ptprotecma.es/disponible-ya-… 📄 Programme: cetmar.org/seminarios/jor… ⏰ Registration until tomorrow 👉 cetmar.org/seminarios/jor…

📢 PROTECMA 2025 Assembly / Technical Workshop 🎣 Fishing Gear & EPR: traceability, recycling and shared responsibility 📅 18 December 2025 🤝 Stakeholder and public authority dialogue on EPR challenges and opportunities 🌊 FreeLitterAT will present project result updates

@IEOVigo contributed to the XI MIA Symposium in Lisbon with a poster on choosing methods for microplastic sampling in surface waters. Free LitterAT. 🌊 @AtlanticArea #freelitterat #marinepollution

🌊 @ifremer_fr brought Free LitterAT to Ocean 25 & the Science Festival! Young minds explored how we fight plastic pollution in the Atlantic through science and European collaboration. @AtlanticArea #Ifremer #FreeLitterAT #InterregAtlantic #Ocean25 #ScienceFestival