Volunteers needed for Dec 2017 marine litter survey

Here's a chance to visit some of our shores and make a difference for the marine litter issue! Volunteer for the NUS-NParks Marine Debris Monitoring Programme.

Dec 2017 venues and dates and registration links

• Coney Island, Beach A on 02 Dec 2017 (Sat) 3:00pm – 6:00pm: https://marinedebrissampling02dec2017.eventbrite.sg
• Lim Chu Kang beach and mangrove on 17 Dec 2017 (Sun) 2:00pm – 5:30pm: https://marinedebrissampling17dec2017.eventbrite.sg
• Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Beach on 23 Dec 2017 (Sat) 8:00am – 11:00am: https://marinedebrissampling23dec2017.eventbrite.sg
• Changi Beach, Carpark 6 on 28 Dec 2017 (Thu) 8:30am – 11:30am: https://marinedebrissampling28dec2017.eventbrite.sg
• East Coast Park Area C on 29 Dec 2017 (Fri) 8:30am – 11:30am: https://marinedebrissampling29dec2017.eventbrite.sg

About the programme

The NUS-NParks Marine Debris Monitoring Programme (2017-2019) is a citizen science programme. It engages volunteers, schools, and organizations to collect data on marine debris found on Singapore’s beaches.

Data on both macro-debris (>5 mm) and microplastics (1 – 5 mm) will be collected from 20 quadrats (2.5 m by 2.5 m) at several sites every month to determine the trend of marine debris.

These data collected would form the national baseline of marine debris for Singapore which would help inform decision-making and policy development.

Research sampling kit and cleanup supplies such as trash bags and gloves will be provided.

To get updates of future sampling events, please fill up this form

More details on the programme. Or contact Joleen at joleen.chan@nus.edu.sg

Thanks to Liz Lim for sharing what happens during the survey.