Let's Talk Ghost Gear Episode 11: "Methods to Remove ALDFG from Aquatic Environments"
The GGGI is continuing its new webinar series, “Let’s Talk Ghost Gear” (LTGG) on Wednesday March 19, 2025 at 18:00:00 UTC (click the link to see what time this is for your time zone). Our 11th episode will be focused on “Methods to Remove ALDFG from Aquatic Environments”.
During this 90-minute webinar, we will feature ~7 minute presentations from GGGI members focusing on the theme of “Methods to Remove ALDFG from Aquatic Environments”, after which we will have a panel discussion moderated by Caitie Frenkel, GGGI Membership Specialist where we will answer questions from the audience and have an open discussion on the topic. Given the time zone challenges involved in bringing together a global community like the GGGI, we are aiming to have the webinar at a time that will maximize the attendance of the panelists. As such, we will hold this webinar at the following time: Wednesday March 19, 2025 at 18:00:00 UTC.
For this episode, our speakers will be:
Colin Toole – General Manager and Principal, CSR GeoSurveys Ltd. (Canada)
James Morioka – Executive Director, Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project (USA)
Kitty Daniels - Project Coordinator and Dive Instructor, Beyond the Reef (USA)
Bourton Scott – Founder, Emerald Sea Protection Society (Canada)
Buzz Scott - President, Oceanswide (USA)
GGGI Academic Focus Group 2
The GGGI is hosting our second focus group for our research and academic based members. The goal for this session is to discuss existing knowledge gaps in ALDFG research and identify potential collaborative research projects for the future. We are scheduling this 60 minute event virtually via Zoom on March 6, 2025 at 23:00:00 UTC.
Let’s Talk ghost gear episode 10 - let’s talk small grants
The GGGI is continuing its new webinar series, “Let’s Talk Ghost Gear” (LTGG) on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 18:00:00 UTC (click the link to see what time this is for your time zone). We’re delighted to invite you to attend our tenth episode, “Let’s Talk Small Grants”, focused on our Small Grants application process. During this 60-minute webinar, we will feature a ~30 minute presentation from our Senior Program Manager, Jaclyn McGarry, and our Program Specialist, Cyan Simmons. They will be providing an overview of the application process, highlighting recommendations for success, and answering all of your questions.
GGGI Academic Focus Group
Join us for our first ever Academic Focus Group meeting, where we will facilitate a conversation on ALDFG to help fill knowledge gaps, foster international collaboration, and provide a networking platform for our academic and research communities.
Let's Talk Ghost Gear Episode 9 - Working with the Seafood Industry on ALDFG: A Primer
We’re delighted to invite you to attend our 9th episode, focused on “Working with the Seafood Industry on ALDFG.” As you know, the LTGG webinar series is designed to highlight the important work that our members are doing to reduce the impact of ALDFG around the world. In this series, GGGI's Corporate Partnerships Manager Sara Pfeifer will provide insight into how we work with our seafood industry members to garner commitments to address ALDFG in their respective supply chains. This webinar is designed to give you the opportunity to learn more about these efforts, engage with other members, ask questions and start a meaningful dialogue.
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GGGI EUropean Roundtable
The GGGI is hosting a roundtable discussion regarding the upcoming EU mandatory EPR for ALDFG with our European and UK based members. The aim is to discuss potential challenges and opportunities related to this legislation and other similar topics.
Let's Talk Ghost Gear Episode 8 - ALDFG and Africa's Great Lakes
During this 90-minute webinar, we will feature ~10 minute presentations from GGGI members focusing on the theme of ALDFG and Africa’s Great Lakes, after which we will have a panel discussion moderated by GGGI Membership Specialist, Caitie Frenkel where we will answer questions from the audience and have an open discussion on the topic.
Let’s talk ghost gear episode 7 - Solutions for End-of-life fishing gear
LTGG Episode 7 - Solutions for End-of-life Fishing Gear
Let’s talk ghost gear episode 6 - methods to locate aldfg in aquatic environments
LTGG Episode 6 - Methods for Locating ALDFG in Aquatic Environments