2026 Workshop on Bridging the Gaps: Tackling Microplastics and Nanoplastics Challenges in Coastal Ecosystems

Authors

• Shenghua Wu, University of South AlabamaFollow
• Kaushik Venkiteshwaran, University of South AlabamaFollow
• Melike Dizbay-Onat, University of South AlabamaFollow
• Alexandra Stenson, University of South AlabamaFollow
• Jinhui Wang, University of AlabamaFollow
• Tina Miller-Way, Dauphin Island Sea LabFollow
• Ebenezer Nyadjro, Mississippi State UniversityFollow
• Bhuvnesh Bharti, Louisiana State UniversityFollow
• John Weinstein, The CitadelFollow
• Yi Bao, Stevens Institute of TechnologyFollow
• Shihui Shen, Penn State University AltoonaFollow
• Valerie Longa, Mobile BaykeeperFollow
• Shenghua Zha, University of South AlabamaFollow
• John Cleary, University of South AlabamaFollow
• Marty Lind, University of South AlabamaFollow

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This report presents the findings from the 2026 Workshop on Tackling Microplastics and Nanoplastics (MNPs) in Coastal Ecosystems, which took place in Mobile, Alabama. More than 140 experts from universities, government, industry, and community organizations gathered to address the increasing issue of MNPs in coastal regions.

Department

Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering

Publication Date

5-2026

Recommended Citation

Wu, Shenghua; Venkiteshwaran, Kaushik; Dizbay-Onat, Melike; Stenson, Alexandra; Wang, Jinhui; Miller-Way, Tina; Nyadjro, Ebenezer; Bharti, Bhuvnesh; Weinstein, John; Bao, Yi; Shen, Shihui; Longa, Valerie; Zha, Shenghua; Cleary, John; and Lind, Marty, "2026 Workshop on Bridging the Gaps: Tackling Microplastics and Nanoplastics Challenges in Coastal Ecosystems" (2026). Workshops. 1.
https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/engineering-workshops/1