The NOAA Marine Debris Program announced the launch of the Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project Nationwide Survey.
The one-year survey is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The one-year program will be conducted in partnership with 1stMission LLC and is the first of its kind monitoring effort. The aim of the survey is to establish a baseline for the regional marine debris found around the US coastline. The data can then be used to establish baseline and monitor trends.
The survey will include a wide range of locations, both coastal and landlocked, including:
- The continental United States.
- The Caribbean.
- Alaska.
- The Pacific Islands.
- The Great Lakes.
You can find out more information here.
