Welcome to the first newsletter from the MSE International Ocean Sustainability Interest Group which aims to bring together businesses, academics, public authorities, stakeholders and other organisations working towards a sustainable blue economy sector.

Saving our oceans and marine biodiversity is critical to the health of people as well as the health of the planet. MSE is privileged to be working on a number of European funded projects in this area. This interest group will keep subscribers informed of projects that MSE is involved with in areas such as reducing marine plastics in fisheries and aquaculture, innovations in bio-based materials and innovative solutions to port management of the discharge of ship effluents.

Please encourage colleagues and contacts to sign up to the Ocean Sustainability Interest Group here to be kept informed of projects, events, opportunities and activities in this important area. We want this Interest Group to be a useful resource and welcome all comments and suggestions for improving it.