I have been interviewed by Chris Styles from the IMPETUS4CS team on the citizen science initiative SeaPaCS.
For many people, the sea and its associated coastlines hold a special place in their hearts. It is a means of earning a living; for others, it is a place to relax and reconnect to the world we all share.
However, these environments are threatened by plastic pollution. We can all probably relate to the unsightly experience of seeing more and more plastic bottles and rubbish washing up on the beach. Still, the effects of plastics extend further under the water’s surface; as this refuse breaks down into microplastics, it accumulates in the environment. But what are the impacts of microplastic pollution on our marine ecosystems?
Take a deep dive into our work with SeaPaCS…
The SeaPaCS project was presented with the Diversity & Collaboration Award at the 2024 European Prize for Citizen Science, and in this IMPETUS Interview we catch up with project coordinator Chiara Certomà. For many people, the sea and its associated coastlines hold a special place in their hearts. It is a means of earning a living; for others, it is a place to relax and reconnect to the world we all share. However, human activity and plastic pollution is threatening these shared environments and changing how these ecosystems function. The SeaPaCS Project is activating local communities in the coastal city of Anzio (Italy) on the Mediterranean Sea to help tackle this issue, raise awareness, and develop a sense of ownership of these coastal regions. Credits: Giuseppe Lupinacci provided photos, and Federico Fornaro filmed the video clips.
Chiara Certoma' 
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