The People’s Microplastic Conference | November 14 & 15

Join us November 14–15, 2025 in Port O’Connor, TX for the People’s Microplastics Conference: From Impact to Action!

A gathering of scientists, educators, community leaders, and advocates uniting to tackle one of the Gulf’s most urgent challenges. Microplastics are everywhere, in our waters, our seafood, and even our bodies. This two-day event transforms concern into collaboration.

Day 1 explores cutting-edge research on how microplastics move through coastal ecosystems and impact human and marine health. Hear from Drs. Stapleton, Metoyer, and Hala on their groundbreaking microplastics research.

Day 2 shifts to solutions with hands-on workshops highlighting education, community engagement, and policy strategies that work, with TIRN’s very own Ocean Program Director Joanie Steinhouse and GOM Program Coordinator Brittany McWhorter presenting. Attendees will connect with experts, share practical tools, and spark new partnerships that make coastal protection more cost-effective and community-driven. Whether you’re a teacher, researcher, student, or advocate, you’ll leave inspired and equipped to create meaningful change back home.

Together, we can move from understanding the problem to leading the solutions that protect our waters and communities. Registration coming soon! Sign up for the latest updates and announcements at: microplasticsconference.org.