During the 67th IAEA General Conference, to be held in Vienna from 25 - 29 September 2023, the IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications will host the following five side events and organise a tour of the IAEA's Nuclear Applications Laboratories in Seibersdorf.
IAEA Tools and Expertise in Oil-Spill Monitoring
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. in ESPACE M01, M Building, first floor
This event will showcase the scientific expertise and tools of the IAEA Marine Environment Laboratories that can be deployed in marine emergencies to assist Member States in monitoring and assessing post-spill contamination, including seafood safety. Forensic tools used for oil fingerprinting or the identification of microplastics will be highlighted. Case studies of assistance provided in major marine incidents will demonstrate the scientific expertise and response capacity available.
