TOXIC WW2 SHIPWRECKS THREATEN OUR OCEANS
“The great thing about this problem is that its solvable”
Matt Carter – Research Director
Decaying World War II wrecks contain oil that poses an imminent threat to the marine environment.
Decaying World War II wrecks contain oil that poses an imminent threat to the marine environment.
We can prevent this.
But we must act now.
Here are the challenges
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Oil content of wrecks
Explosive remnants of war
Plastic in oceans
Scientific work platform
Training and education
Industry and research partners
Feature projects
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Newsletter – March 2020
Welcome to the first issue of Major Projects Foundation's new e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy this new way to stay informed on Major Projects Foundation's news. RESEARCH DIRECTOR'S PRESENTATION A talk at the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club by Matt Carter, Major...
Research Director Presentation – Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
On May 23 Major Projects Foundation formalised its partnership with The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and The Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) at the University of Newcastle.The signing of a memorandum of...
Progress Made On Partnership Addressing WWII Shipwrecks In The Pacific
SPREP is working with partners in a large-scale remediation project to address the problem. SPREP, the University of Newcastle, and Major Projects Foundation (MPF), are planning a wide-ranging project to assess the dangers posed...
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