Project Portugal 2020
The objective of this research project is to assess the risks and impact of marine litter in the Azores. Specifically, we aim to quantify the threats for local marine fauna by monitoring plastic ingestion by different species, and also by characterizing the contaminants and metals that are associated with plastic items and end up in the food web. The project also intends to develop an interaction index between floating marine litter and turtles. Finally, we will evaluate the direct economic costs of marine litter for the region.
Project sheet
Name
The objective of this research project is to assess the risks and impact of marine litter in the Azores. Specifically, we aim to quantify the threats for local marine fauna by monitoring plastic ingestion by different species, and also by characterizing the contaminants and metals that are associated with plastic items and end up in the food web. The project also intends to develop an interaction index between floating marine litter and turtles. Finally, we will evaluate the direct economic costs of marine litter for the region. .Funding amount
127,16 thousand € .Value executed
127,16 thousand € .Operation code
ACORES-01-0145-FEDER-000053 .Conclusion date
30.04.2020 .Summary
The objective of this research project is to assess the risks and impact of marine litter in the Azores. Specifically, we aim to quantify the threats for local marine fauna by monitoring plastic ingestion by different species, and also by characterizing the contaminants and metals that are associated with plastic items and end up in the food web. The project also intends to develop an interaction index between floating marine litter and turtles.
Funding beneficiaries
Main beneficiary
IMAR-INSTITUTO DO MAR
Geographic distribution of financing
127,16 thousand €
Funding amount
Where was the money spent
By county
1 county financed .
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Horta 127,16 thousand € ,