Journeys, Wildlife, Invasive Species and Plastic Migration

What has wildlife migration, the spread of invasive species, and routes travelled by marine plastics got in common? Who would have thought that they often follow the same routes?
Nic Coombey of the Solway Firth Partnership will share with us the surprising parallels between the amazing distances undertaken by marine wildlife migration, the spread of invasive species and the routes travelled by marine plastics. Floating plastics are driven by wind, waves and surface currents on journeys that mimic migrations taken by birds, fish and insects. By comparing the routes of wildlife and buoyant plastic we discover the epic journeys undertaken and get a better understanding of marine litter and invasive species as a global issue.
This is a hybrid event where you can come along and enjoy the atmosphere and the talk or you can join us online.
SCAMP is an initiative by the D&G Council Environment Team supported by NatureScot in collaboration with the Scottish Government and in partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.