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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!

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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 400 shorelines across Australia (both coastal and freshwater) and collected over 1300+ samples.

Each state has a unique set of data, with each sample collected by a dedicated AUSMAP Ambassador or our team.

Queensland

New South Wales

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AUSMAP Data Reports

Explore AUSMAP’s latest reports to see what our data reveals about microplastic pollution across Australian shorelines and waterways.

Deep Dive

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Take a deeper look into specific microplastic types and sources, and case studies including rubber crumb and other emerging pollutants, through focused AUSMAP research, data and explainers.
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Videos and webinars

Watch our videos and join webinars to see AUSMAP’s research in action, learn about microplastics, and discover how citizen scientists are making a real difference.
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AUSMAP is a program of Total Environment Centre Inc.

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We respectfully acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s first people and the local Traditional Owners as the original custodians of the land and water on which we rely and operate. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.​

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