MARINE PLASTIC

RESEARCH GROUP

HASANUDDIN UNIVERSITY

                

About MPRG

Marine Plastic Research Group is an interdisciplinary team of academics, scientists, researchers, and specialists focused on studying the sources, distribution, and effects of plastic pollution in marine environments. The work spans multiple domains, including biology, oceanography, environmental science, chemistry, and engineering, to gain a comprehensive understanding of plastic pollution’s impact on aquatic ecosystems and marine life

Our Mission

Advance Scientific Understanding: To enhance knowledge on the sources, distribution, and impacts of plastic pollution in marine environments.

Promote Sustainable Solutions: To develop and advocate for practical, science-based strategies and solutions to reduce plastic pollution.

Drive Policy and Community Action: To engage with policymakers, industries, and the public to foster policies and behaviors that reduce plastic waste and its entry into oceans.

Protect Marine Life and Ecosystems: To minimize the harmful impacts of plastic pollution on marine organisms and ecosystems by developing and supporting conservation efforts.

News

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Marine Plastic Research Group UNHAS Join A Collaboration for Indonesia Plastic Pollution Monitoring Hub

Marine Plastic Research Group (MPRG) has signed a letter of agreement with Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Udayana University, Andalas University, Pattimura University, Tanjungpura University, Riau...

MPRG Participated in River Plastic Waste Monitoring Training with Drones and AI at ITB

Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) organized a training session on monitoring plastic waste in rivers using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI)...

MPRG Attended Bali Ocean Days Conference and Showcase

The Blue Sea Foundation held a Conference and Showcase. This event was created to gather and bridge diverse communities in support of the United Nations SDG #14, ‘Conserve and sustainably use...

MPRG Contributed to ASEAN Regional Dialogue on Circular Economy and Plastic Waste Management

Marine Plastic Research Group (MPRG) member was invited to the REGIONAL POLICY DIALOGUE on Circular Economy and Plastic Waste Management held by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS)...

UNHAS Implements Trash Traps in Rivers Across Pinrang, Bone, Maros, and Makassar to Support Circular Economy

Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) continues its commitment to environmental sustainability by initiating the Trash Trap program in several rivers across Pinrang, Bone, Maros, and Makassar. This initiative...

Preventing Plastic Waste Leakage into the Ocean: Trash Trap Installation

One of the primary initiatives of the “Marine Plastic Research Group” is the strategic installation of trash traps in key river streams, which are major pathways for plastic waste entering...

Activities

Research and Experimentation

Trash trap installation to reduce plastic waste leakage to the marine ecoystem
Local communities empowerment

Our team is an interdisciplinary group of academics, scientists, researchers, and specialists dedicated to investigating the sources, distribution, and impacts of plastic pollution in marine ecosystems

Dr. Shinta Werorilangi

Leader of MPRG

Prof. Ahmad Faizal

Member

Prof. Tri Harianto

Member

Dr. Chelsea Rochman

External Collaborator