AUSMAP will be at Coogee Beach undertaking a microplastic sampling event from 10am to 1pm, and will be run by Dr Scott Wilson (Research Scientist, AUSMAP).

AUSMAP will be at Brighton Beach undertaking a microplastic sampling event from 10am to 12pm, and will be run by Program Director Dr Michell Blewitt

Celebrate the Clean Up Australia Day weekend with a STRAWkle or AUSMAP microplastic survey, followed by the launch of ocean photography exhibition Reef - Captured Moments of Hope and Resilience!

Get involved in a beach clean-up followed by a BBQ, join a citizen science microplastics project, see the stingray show, check out some of the local initiatives combatting waste and debris in the region.

Start your Saturday off right by getting involved with some citizen science with AUSMAP or joining us for a FREE yoga class on the sand, followed by jumping in the ocean for a STRAWkle with Operation Straw.

Start your Saturday off right by getting involved with some citizen science with AUSMAP or joining us for a FREE yoga class on the sand, followed by jumping in the ocean for a STRAWkle with Operation Straw.

Join AUSMAP and Operation Straw this weekend to jump in the ocean for a STRAWkle or take part in the awesome AUSMAP citizen science program.

Rally your friends and join us on Manly's iconic beach for this worldwide challenge to clean up the world in one single day!

Dr. Michelle Blewitt AUSMAP & Bea Farley: Microplastics on Australian Beaches

As much as we know you love STRAWkling, we understand that some of you may not be as keen to jump in the cooler water. So we've come up with an alternative option to allow you to still be involved in the beach-cleaning fun: introducing the Micro STRAWkle.

CELEBRATE A PLASTIC FREE COMMUNITY THIS JULY A LIVING OCEAN FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Please email us for more information: info@ausmap.org https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ausmap-launch-tickets-46911916806