Microbial transformation of plastics in SE Asian seas: a hazard and a solution
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Description
This project will characterise the microorganisms living on plastics in the sea and explore how they affect the breakdown of plastic. Through developing a better knowledge of plastispheres (the term used to describe the combination of plastic and the microorganisms that live on it) the project aims to understand how microorganisms transform plastic surfaces and determine the ultimate fate of plastic detritus in the marine environment. This project will measure the impact these plastispheres have on marine environments and wildlife in order to accurately characterise the hazard posed by plastispheres, and not just plastics, to South East Asia’s ecosystems. This project will search for solutions to removing plastics and grow an informed and connected community of regional stakeholders in order to reduce environmental damage by current and future plastic pollution. This project coordinates the expertise of researchers from Singapore, UK, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam to carry out laboratory and field experiments on microbial colonisation and transformation of plastic.
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The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) supports cutting-edge research to address challenges faced by developing countries. The fund addresses the UN sustainable development goals. It aims to maximise the impact of research and innovation to improve lives and opportunity in the developing world.
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