Conrad Sparks

Marine ecotoxicologist and academic. Research interests in #microplastics, coastal biomonitoring and biomarkers. #microplasticsa

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

My research on microplastics in mussels from Cape Town, South Africa, has just been published with @SpringerNature in the Bulletin of Contamination and Environmental Toxicology. #microplasticsa #cput @cput Read here: https://t.co/qJ3Qj0ttIK

[The Scientists' Coalition @Scientists_Coa]

🔎 To effectively address #microplastic #pollution throughout the #plastics life cycle, interventions will need to focus on reducing emissions globally.

📄 Learn more in our new policy brief ➡️ https://t.co/547sB3uxuX

📚 Explore our other resources ➡️ https://t.co/c6E19pOcXB

[Dr Alexandra McGoran @AlexMcGoran]

So many great talks on plastic (macro, meso and micro). Well done to the chairs for keeping everything on time and facilitating a really engaging discussion.
#Setac #SetacAfrica @SETAC_Africa @holly_nel #PlasticPollution #Microplastics @CefasGovUK

[Heliyon @HeliyonJournal]

📢 Online now 💻: #Environmental concentrations, characteristics and risk assessment of #microplastics in #water and sediment along the Western Cape coastline, #SouthAfrica.

Author ✏️: @ConradSparks7

Read more at: #HeliyonEnvironment 🌳 https://t.co/PjSzRC4Wc8

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

Happy to share our latest #microplastics research from MPs lab at #cput #microplasticsa: Environmental concentrations, characteristics and risk assessment of m... https://t.co/7ttnDPaQJa

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

CPUT has two opportunities for postdoctoral fellowships in Ocean Accounts. Closing date: 16 July 2023. Please refer to the call for more details: https://t.co/gVsJ2OQ0TY

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

CPUT has two opportunities for postdoctoral fellowships in Ocean Accounts. Closing date: 16 July 2023. Please refer to the call for more details: https://t.co/gVsJ2OQ0TY

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

Happy to share our recent publication on #microplastics in Cape Town.
https://t.co/beR04KAtud

#microplasticsa ##SETAC_Africa

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

We have 2 #postdoc opportunities in ocean accounts at #cput. Apply before 16 July 2023. Link: https://t.co/jjk0bDtjoQ

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

We have 2 #postdoc opportunities in ocean accounts at #cput. Apply before 16 July 2023. Link: https://t.co/jjk0bDtjoQ

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

Happy to share our recent publication on #microplastics in Cape Town.
https://t.co/beR04KAtud

#microplasticsa ##SETAC_Africa

[SETAC Africa @SETAC_Africa]

📢📢📢 Abstract submission is open!
Join us in Accra. https://t.co/c658ZBY494

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

Hi everyone, happy to share a chapter of a new book on litter in Africa, edited and co-authored with great colleagues. Pls find link here:
https://t.co/QZEaUemtIz

[Professor Chioma Blaise Chikere @ChikereDr]

*Environmental data-driven policies for innovation and sustainable development*
@SETAC_Africa Biennial Conference 8-11 October, 2023 Ghana 🇬🇭
https://t.co/49NcH6404a
Watch this space for announcement of session proposals' call coming out soon early 2023! Compliments!

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

@wastefreephd Hi Laura, we did some work on this topic in Cape Town, South Africa. Link: https://t.co/H58xT4nBAq

[Pan-African Micro and Nano Plastic Network @pan_micro]

New Paper Alert!!!

Concentrations and risk assessment of metals and microplastics from antifouling paint particles in the coastal sediment of a marina in Simon's Town, South Africa
https://t.co/Mjxr8RHPGj

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

@MicroPlastic101 @tonyrwalker1 Is that a R300 breakfast 🤣🤣

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

@daisy_00124 Falcon tubes for microplastic (MP) sample digestions are fine in my opinion, but you need numerous controls for possible MP contamination. Also depends on MP size limits you intend measuring.

[BCLME III Project @BCLME3]

The @BenguelaCC supported the microplastics lab at @CPUT to strengthen long term monitoring and capacity building in the BCLME. #Today, the #BCC Secretariat visited @CPUT to discuss collaboration between the university and the BCC member states.

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

@holly_nel Sincere condolences for your loss Holly.

[Conrad Sparks @ConradSparks7]

Research on microplastics in retail mussels from Cape Town, South Africa just published. Found microplastics in most mussels sampled. #microplasticsa #microplastics
https://t.co/HLmFi8ZlUx