The Southern Joint Branch AGM will start at 18:00 with the lecture starting at 18:30. Members are encouraged to attend both the lecture and the AGM.

The awareness of the marine environment has grown significantly over recent years, including high profile documentaries, conferences, and campaigns. There are many threats to the seas, but this presentation aims to look more specifically into pollution threats from vessels that could and have posed issues to UK waters. Using case studies, you will gain an insight into the range of pollutants that could be released, as well as the key stakeholders that are needed in a response.

Hazel completed her BSc in Environmental Science in Plymouth and went on to her Marine Environment and Resources MSc in Bordeaux, Bilbao and Southampton. She worked as a scientific diver and marine scientist before joining the MCA in 2015. Initially working in policy development within the Marine Technology Branch, she then moved over to the Counter Pollution and Salvage team as Environmental Scientist Advisor.