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ausmap's
microplastic
Results
Plastic pollution is now recognised as one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. With approximately 12 million metric ton leaking into our oceans annually, plastic pollution is a rapidly growing problem.
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Over the past decade, there has been significant attention given to macro litter. However, microplastics (plastics < 5mm) are now considered a greater concern, with scientists calling for them to be listed as a hazardous substance.​
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Click on a state to find out more about our microplastic data-set!
In Australia, there is little known on microplastic levels or their impacts - this is where AUSMAP takes part.
As part of the global first, nationwide citizen science project, our volunteers have sampled over 350 shorelines across Australia (both coastal and freshwater) and collected over 900+ samples.
Each state has a unique set of data, with each sample collected by a dedicated AUSMAP Ambassador or our team.