Microplastics – an unseen threat to Norfolk saltmarshes?

A view across Norfolk saltmarshes

Saltmarshes - plastic talk (Credit: Ben Grover)

Microplastics – an unseen threat to Norfolk saltmarshes?

Location:
Cley Marshes, Coast Road, Cley next the Sea, Norfolk, NR25 7SA
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Join us for a talk on microplastics in Blakeney saltmarshes: what they are, where they are found, and their impact on wildlife.

Event details

Date

Time
1:00pm - 2:30pm
A static map of Microplastics – an unseen threat to Norfolk saltmarshes?

About the event

Microplastics are fast becoming a high-profile pollutant within coastal ecosystems, however their distribution and impacts on saltmarshes remain unknown. In this talk Ben Grover will present the research of his PhD, studying the distribution of microplastics across the saltmarshes of Blakeney. Ben will show the current scientific methods used in microplastic analysis, share the results of his research, and discuss the impact of microplastics on saltmarshes. Some of his surveying was carried out with the support of NWT.

Lunch is included in the ticket price.

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted

No dogs permitted on the reserve. Visitors with dogs can walk Beach Road, along the shingle bank (northern reserve boundary) and East bank.

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Parking information

As an event attendee, you will be eligible for free parking.
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Accessibility on reserves

Accessibility

Please contact us at events@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk if you have any specific needs or requirements in order to make your experience of this event more enjoyable.

Additional Information

Refund Policy

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk for event updates.