A marine expert will be holding a talk in Aberdeen about the impact of plastic on human and ocean health.
Catherine Gemmell of the Marine Conservation Society has been working to encourage an increasing number of people in Scotland to work to stop the plastic tide.
In the new year, in a talk to the Royal Scottish Geographical Society in Aberdeen, Miss Gemmell will give an insight into what is taking place across the UK to protect the seas and coastlines.
Her talk on Monday, January 6, will kick-start Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters.
It will explain how volunteers on the ground and air are locating and disposing of litter and pollutants around Scotland’s shores.
Efforts being made by industry and at government level in a bid to ensure the sustainability of oceans will also be discussed.
Miss Gemmell said: “I am absolutely honoured to have been invited by RSGS to speak as part of their Inspiring People talks programme on my lifelong passion for Scotland’s incredible marine environment.
“From rock-pooling along the Moray coast as a young girl, to scuba diving across Scotland during my time at Aberdeen University, to ocean litter campaigning with the Marine Conservation Society – I can’t wait to share some of my stories and hopefully inspire others to take action to protect Scotland’s incredible seas.”
The talk will take place at Aberdeen University’s New King’s building at 7.30pm.
Tickets are available via Eventbrite or on the door.
