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SODUS BAYWATCH
MICROPLASTICS AWARENESS
SAVE OUR SODUS is committed to educating our community on the presence of microplastics in our environment.
What are they?
MICROPLASTICS are pieces of plastic that smaller than 5 mm; smaller than a pencil eraser! Some microplastics come from the breakdown of larger plastics. Others are created, like plastic pellets (called nurdles) or glitter.
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Courtesy: University of Rochester LOMP
Where are they?
MICROPLASTICS are in our water, air, and food, and can get into our bodies
Courtesy: University of Rochester LOMP
Are they bad for me?
INGESTION of large amounts of plastic particles is known to cause inflammation and tissue damage. ​University of Rochester Lake Ontario MicroPlastics Center for Human Health was launched to study the health impacts of these microplastics.
SODUS BAYWATCH
MICROPLASTICS AWARENESS
Science Action Course
More than 50 Marion Central Schools students will participate in nearly two weeks of research, data collection and study of MicroPlastics on Sodus Bay, culminating in a research publication project.
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With instruction from:
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University of Rochester Get Real Science director, Dr. April Luehmann
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Lake Ontario MicroPlastics Center researcher, Dr. Sami Romanick
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University of Rochester undergraduate sustainability fellows
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University of Rochester Doctoral Science Student Molly Wilson
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Marion Central Schools Science Teachers
SODUS BAYWATCH
MICROPLASTICS AWARENESS COMMUNITY CLEANUP
JUNE 21, 2025 10AM - 2PM
Oscar Fuerst Baseball Field
Marion Central Schools students will lead the community in a MicroPlastics Awareness Event & Cleanup Day
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Engage with local students in a plastics-focused beach cleanup
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Learn how to identify microplastics in sand and water at Sodus Point Beach Park
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Repurpose collected plastics into art forms
