The Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (NECCA), in collaboration with ECOSUSTAIN, invites the public to participate in the awareness-raising action “In Search of an Invisible Threat: Collection of Plastics and Microplastics from the Beach and the Sea”, taking place on Thursday, 24 September 2026, at Monemvasia Beach, with registration at 9:00 a.m.
As part of the action, scientific methods for collecting plastics and microplastics will be presented. Plastic waste will be collected from the beach with the participation of students and citizens, as well as from the sea with the assistance of divers.
The action aims to raise public awareness of plastic and microplastic pollution, while highlighting the importance of protecting marine ecosystems and conserving marine biodiversity.
The action is organized within the framework of the project “Management Measures for Sea Caves (Habitat Type 8330), Reefs (Habitat Type 1170) and Posidonia Meadows (Habitat Type 1120) in Marine Natura 2000 Sites”*, implemented by ECOSUSTAIN.
📍 Location: Monemvasia Beach
📅 Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026
⏰ Registration: 9:00 a.m.
The detailed invitation to the action is attached to this announcement.
We look forward to welcoming you to an action dedicated to knowledge, participation and the protection of the marine environment!
