🚮 It's predicted that by 2050, there might be more plastic in the oceans than fish. ♻️How are our partners dealing with this challenge? Find out more at the link https://lnkd.in/d7wEWb33 #Interreg #EUinmyregion #AtlanticRegion
🌟 BluePoint Project at Tramore Beach – A Two-Day Success Story! 🌊 As part of the Green Schools Marine Week and An Taisce National Spring Clean 2025, the #BluePoint Project brought learning to life with an incredible practical experience. Day 1: We visited the enthusiastic Transition Year students at Newtown School Waterford, who were eager to explore cutting-edge technology developed by our project partner University of Limerick. Matheus Santos led students in an interactive exploration of the drones and remote-operated ground vehicles designed to identify plastic pollution on our beaches. Day 2: With students and teachers joining us on Tramore Beach under glorious sunshine, we rolled up our sleeves to tackle plastic with some hands-on beach cleaning. From fishing ropes to sea glass to cigarette butts and vapes, students investigated the realities of plastic pollution in the local area with great energy and dedication. We were joined by our project partners University of Limerick as well as #TramoreTidyTowns and #TramoreEcoGroup members who graciously shared their invaluable insights with the eager students! In the afternoon, we unleashed our creativity with the talented Sean Corcoran from The Art Hand, using sand as a canvas to reflect the effects of pollution on our oceans. The meaningful art pieces crafted by the students were a stunning display of their imagination and awareness. 🎨 We wrapped up this incredible experience with well-deserved refreshments at the ever welcoming #SandCastleCafé, the perfect way to celebrate everyone’s hard work and commitment. The curiosity and engagement students brought to the day was truly inspiring! Thank you to Waterford City & County Council and An Taisce for providing equipment and support, the Propelor BIC team and to everyone who participated in making this event such a success. Together, we’re making waves for a cleaner, greener future! 💚🌊 To learn more information about BluePoint's actions visit: https://lnkd.in/eZY9iA8f 📷Colin Shanahan Interreg Atlantic Area, Eimear Magee, PhD, Gerard Dooly, David Tormey, Eduardo Blanco Mendizabal | #drivesuccess #EUresearch #marineplasticpollution #pollutionsolutions #innovativetechnology #beachclean #SpringClean25