The symposium launched WSPA’s new report Untangled. Copies were bound in marine litter collected from British beaches by the Marine Conservation Society

Delegates committing to the Untangled Declaration

The symposium entrance at the Marriot Biscayne Bay, Miami

40 experts provided posters highlighting the problems that marine litter causes for animals, as well as sharing both regional and global solutions

Vincent Sweeny of the United Nations Environment Programme delivering a

keynote opening speech

Delegates worked together in small groups to share expertise and insights on specific problems

(Photo courtesy of Michelle Manley)

Delegates deliberating the prioritisation of the issues raised

(Photo courtesy of Michelle Manley)