Science AMA Series: Ask the Society of Environmental Toxicology and
Chemistry (SETAC) anything about Microplastics in the aquatic
environment.
Abstract
The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) is hosting
the SETAC North America 38th annual meeting this week and we have tied
this AMA to a specific session, “Microplastics in the aquatic
environment.” Experts from across academia, government and industry are
here to answer questions on this topic. Microplastics are in the news
regularly, but what do we know about them specifically? Researchers will
be presenting on the ecological impacts generally, on oysters, from
tires; they will explore how to remove microplastics in wastewater
treatment, and so much more. Please note that we are asking members of
the society who represent researchers from a variety of disciplines and
sectors; the answers are not official SETAC positions. We encourage
discussion and debate! Just please keep it professional. For more
information on SETAC see http://www.setac.org Post your question and the
organizers of the conference will find someone to answer it as soon as
possible. Answers to questions will be most active during the session
break at 3PM-4PM EST and immediately following 5PM-6:30PM EST, ending at
6:30PM EST.