Experts from the MMinE-SwEEPER consortium and related initiatives shared insights from their respective fields.Paul Trautendorfer (JPI Oceans) highlighted the importance of European coordination and policy alignment. Olga Lucia Lopera Tellez (RMA) spoke about the state of naval mine countermeasures and munition remediation. Aaron Beck (GEOMAR) provided a scientific perspective on the associated environmental risks and outlined ongoing research efforts.
The discussion also showcased current European initiatives aimed at mapping, assessing, and mitigating the impacts of submerged munitions, demonstrating that while the problem may be out of sight, it remains firmly on Europe’s policy and research agenda. You can watch the whole event here.
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