Protecting the Marine Environment – From Waste to Responsible Technologies

May 28, 2025

Wista Poland have join inspiring event dedicated to the protection of the marine environment. The meeting was organized by the Polish Economic Society in collaboration with Prof. Hanna Klimek, PhD, and students from the University of Gda?sk, members of the Maritime Student Research Group.

The event was also supported by our organization, the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association – WISTA Poland.

The seminar brought together members of the academic community, industry experts, and marine economy and environmental enthusiasts. Key topics discussed included:

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

MARPOL Convention, Annex V

Fisheries regulations

Scrubbers as tools for environmental protection

This important and timely discussion focused on the future of our seas, the threats facing marine ecosystems, and the practical actions we can take together to protect them.