Neural Environmental Microplastic Analysis & Prediction (NEMAP)

NEMAP was developed in response to proposed cuts to NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, aiming to aiming to continue prediction efforts and live forecasting. Built on the study 'Predicting Marine Microplastic Density via Spatiotemporal Deep Learning,' accepted to IEEE and awarded first place in Marine Science at the 2025 NJAS.

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Those found with microplastics in their fatty plaques were correlated with a four times greater risk of major complications. Living near heavily microplastic-polluted waters along the United States coastline may significantly raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, stroke, and coronary artery disease.

How to avoid microplastics:

Cut down on single-use plastics like straws and plastic wraps. For more tips, visit https://sustainability.wustl.edu/microplastics-where-they-are-and-how-to-avoid-them/

Choose food carefully: avoid foods that are heavily processed or packaged in plastic. Check out more info on https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2024/02/427161/how-to-limit-microplastics-dangers

Keep your home clean: vacuum and air filter systems can help minimize microplastic accumulation. Learn how to reduce exposure on https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/microplastics-in-the-brain-how-can-we-avoid-exposure