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New Updates on the Sixth International Marine Debris Conference!

Posted Thu, 08/31/2017 - 10:00

Image of an albatross looking at debris on a beach with the 6IMDC identity marker on the photo.

With over 600 participants expected to attend, the Sixth International Marine Debris Conference (6IMDC) provides a unique opportunity to promote science, collaboration, innovation, and action in the marine debris community. Participants will be surrounded by fellow marine debris advocates, educators, researchers, and pioneers during the five-day event taking place in San Diego, California, USA on March 12 -16, 2018. Check out the new and exciting 6IMDC opportunities!

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The Sixth International Marine Debris Conference: Call for Technical Sessions, Important Dates, & More krista.e.stegemann Mon, 03/20/2017 - 11:36

Banner that reads "Sixth International Marine Debris Conference" and a photo of a bird looking at a toothbrush on a beach.

The Sixth International Marine Debris Conference (6IMDC) will be held in San Diego, California, USA, from March 12-16, 2018, and will serve as an opportunity to energize international coordination efforts within the marine debris community. The 6IMDC organizers are pleased to announce updates to the website, including:

Call for Technical Sessions: With a variety of topics available, the 6IMDC organizers are currently soliciting technical session proposals for the conference. Session proposals will be evaluated on technical merit; interest from the greater marine debris community; ability to engage scientists, policymakers, natural resource managers, and industry representatives; and the ability to show a breadth of engagement across disciplines.