The Mid-Atlantic Marine Debris Summit is a biennial two-day event convened by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO), a regional partnership representing the five Mid-Atlantic states: Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York. The Summit brings together leaders from state and federal agencies, tribes, non-profit organizations, academia, and other regional partners to strengthen coordination, share updates on current and emerging marine debris issues, and highlight effective prevention and reduction strategies.

Participants will engage in presentations, panel discussions, and facilitated breakout sessions covering topics such as coastal storm debris, derelict fishing gear, abandoned vessels, microplastics, community impacts and initiatives, innovative technologies, and more.

Click here to visit the event website. The summit is free and open to the public.