Name: Plastic, Pollution & Ocean Solutions
Start: 2026-05-19T19:00:00
End: 2026-05-19T21:00:00
Location: Murphy's Pub Rathmines

Discover how seaweed can replace packaging, how microplastics affect us, and how scientists are restoring vital oyster habitats.

Kelp Me Out: Can Seaweed Replace Plastic?

Mehnaza Manzoor (Postdoctoral Researcher)

How can we use marine resources like seaweed to create eco-friendly food packaging, replace plastic, reduce waste, and support a sustainable marine bioeconomy?

Microplastics and You

Xiaohui Lin (Postdoctoral Researcher)

I will explain how humans are exposed to microplastics, highlight the most up-to-date scientific findings, and offer practical tips to help reduce everyday exposure.

Restoring Irish Oysters

Brian Rice (PhD Student)

I am working with the native Irish flat oyster species, which has a severely threaten population in Europe, to learn more about their ecology and restore them to their historic ranges.

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