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Manly Cove AUSMAP's longest running microplastic data set. AUSMAP Manly cove 42 Samples processed since June 2018 300+ Volunteers Engaged 29 "High" samples over 250+ microplastics per square meter 4097 Microplastics per square metre is the highest amount of microplastics found on Manly Cove beach Next manly cove survey Sunday 2nd November 2025 9:00am manly cove beach (Art Gallery and Museum end) look for the AUSMAP Flag The Manly Cove story AUSMAP’s ongoing monitoring at Manly Cove, a popular beach in Sydney’s northern beaches, has revealed consistently high levels of microplastic pollution, marking it as one of Australia's significant hotspots. Since mid-2018, AUSMAP researchers and community members have collected over 60 samples from Manly Cove, building one of the most comprehensive datasets on microplastic pollution in Australia, and potentially worldwide. This data reveals concerning trends that highlight the severity and persistence of microplastic contamination at this site. The microplastic levels at Manly Cove frequently fall into the “High” (251-1,000 microplastics/m²) or “Very High” (1,001-10,000 microplastics/m²) categories on AUSMAP’s pollution scale, with a peak concentration recorded at 4,097 microplastics/m² in July 2024. This consistently elevated pollution suggests that Manly Cove is experiencing ongoing contamination from plastic debris. Change in microplastic loads at Manly Cove (2018-2024) WHat we find AUSMAP microplastic samples are analysed by classification of the type of microplastics found. Microplastic type identification allows understanding of potential sources of microplastic pollution. AUSMAP defines microplastic types as “Hard Fragments”, “Foam”, “Fibre”, “Pellet”, “Film”, Synthetic Grass” and “other”. The categorisation of such types are determined through a manual, visual identification process. Analysis Hard Fragments Pellets Artificial Grass What are the trends? Manly Cove data break down Hard plastic fragments and polystyrene foam pieces remain the dominant types of microplastics found at Manly Cove, together comprising approximately 80% (~ 8,000 pieces) of the total microplastics identified in 2024. These proportions have remained consistent over previous years, highlighting a persistent and ongoing pollution issue from land-based sources entering Manly Cove and surrounding areas through open stormwater outlets. Plastic industrial resin pellets, or nurdles, have also been found in significant quantities during surveys at Manly Cove, often comprising up to 10% of the recorded microplastics. Resembling fish eggs, nurdles are easily ingested by aquatic animals and their recurring presence highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations and improved practices for handling and transporting these materials. Another concerning trend at Manly Cove is the increased prevalence of artificial grass fragments, which accounted for 2.1% of the microplastics collected in 2024, up from previous years. Artificial turf particles have been identified in nearly every survey this year, likely reflecting the rise in artificial grass installations across Sydney’s urban and suburban areas. These fragments pose emerging environmental challenges, as they degrade into microplastics that may impact aquatic ecosystems and human health. Urgent Action is needed. AUSMAP’s data on Manly Cove exemplifies the wider issue of plastic pollution and underscore the need for targeted actions and policies to address the root causes of microplastic pollution. Once microplastics enter the ocean, they are exceedingly difficult to remove, making prevention at the source the most effective solution. Stronger regulatory protections, coupled with efforts to reduce plastic use and improve waste handling, are essential to protect marine ecosystems and mitigate the long-term impacts of plastic pollution. Manly cove report Understand Manly Coves microplastic problem Report Here Donate here and help us continue the longest running microplastic dataset Our data helps put microplastics on the map, contributing to real-life science and policy change. DONATE HERE Want to know more? Email info@ausmap.org Follow

AUSMAP is a nation-wide citizen science initiative, surveying Australian beaches for microplastic pollution. NATIONAL CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECT AUSTRALIAN MICROPLASTIC ASSESSMENT PROJECT OUR MISSION AUSMAP is a nationwide program using citizen science to document microplastic pollution. Our mission is to lead Australia in addressing the microplastic crisis by empowering communities, and advancing knowledge and solutions to drive change for a cleaner, healthier future. “Plastic pollution is everywhere, but once we make it visible, change becomes possible." Research Director Dr Scott Wilson Mission the plastic problem Until recently microplastic pollution presented scientists with a crisis that was invisible to the human eye. If no one could see the scale of the problem, how could we convince communities and government to engage with the biggest threat to ocean wildlife, and the human food chain, that has emerged in our lifetime? the ausmap solution AUSMAP brings science and community together to confront the growing threat of microplastic pollution through targeted, evidence-based action. By combining data, education, and advocacy, AUSMAP gives nature and community a powerful voice at the table with real solutions that reduces microplastic pollution. you can make a difference! Join our sample teams, train as an educator, help us build the network that will save our aquatic ecosystems from microplastic pollution or donate! JOIN US! DONATE! READ THE LATEST NEWS! Driving Change at the Global Plastics Treaty 2025 Inside the Global Plastics Treaty: Geneva Reflections Dr Scott Wilson reflects on the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Geneva. Discover what was achieved, the challenges ahead, and how Australians can drive real change at home. How students can help tackle plastic pollution - Next Wave A Spotlight on the next generation of ocean advocates. This is our first instalment of next wave - stories from the next generation of... What’s new in the world of AUSMAP? Dive into our June Newsletter! Hi AUSMAP Community! As we move through the year, we’re excited to share some of the incredible work... JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER! Be the first to hear about training days, the latest results from our data, research in microplastics, and much more! Subscribe! THANK YOU!

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EVENtS UPCOMING events Head to our Facebook Events Page for the most recent events. Clean Up Australia Day with AUSMAP at Coogee Beach NSW Mon, 04 Mar Coogee Beach More info Details Clean Up Australia Day with AUSMAP at Brighton Beach SA Sun, 03 Mar Brighton Beach House More info Details Celebrating Clean-Up Australia Day Early: Strawkle + Reef Launch Sat, 02 Mar Manly Cove More info Details Blue Kiama - Clean our Coast Festival Sat, 01 Dec Black Beach More info Details Stretch & STRAWkle Sat, 01 Dec Manly Cove More info Details Stretch & STRAWkle Sat, 03 Nov Manly Cove More info Details Spring STRAWkle and Microplastic Survey Sat, 06 Oct Manly Cove More info Details World Cleanup Day Sat, 15 Sept Manly Beach More info Details 2018 Science Under the Stars Fri, 17 Aug 3/4R Classroom More info Details Operation Straw: Micro STRAWkle! Sat, 04 Aug Manly Cove More info Details Plastic Free July Community Celebration Sat, 28 July Barrenjoey High School More info Details AUSMAP Launch Fri, 06 July Manly Art Gallery & Museum More info Details Past events

WHAT IS AUSMAP? AUSMAP is the bridge between a massive problem and the solutions. It is designed to document and analyse microplastic pollution in Australian aquatic environments. Lead by Total Environment Centre (TEC) and working with a consortium of research, environment, education, government and sustainable business organisations. Vision It’s hard to solve a problem you can’t see. Until recently microplastic pollution presented scientists with a crisis that was NEAR invisible to the naked eye. Now we have AUSMAP. By translating data into vivid maps of plastic pollution hotspots all over Australia, the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project makes it easy for everyone to see the scale and nature of this growing problem. We need to know how much is already out there, before we figure out what to do with it. And we need large numbers of Australians to engage with behaviour change so we can stop any more plastic disintegrating into our waterways. That’s why AUSMAP is a collaborative citizen science project. Together we can all do something to clean up our rivers and oceans. Mission Develop a standard method to assess and record microplastic pollution on Australian shorelines Train leaders in microplastic pollution survey and data recording methods Engage citizens in monitoring Australian shorelines with standard methods and uploading data Develop educational programs on microplastics Research the quantities, types and chemical components of microplastics Report on microplastic pollution levels to Australian communities Vision About TEC About the project leaders TOTAL ENVIRONMENT CENTRE TEC is an independent not-for-profit organisation with over 45 years in environmental advocacy. We are dedicated to eliminating plastic pollution and holding polluters to account. TEC is providing Project Management for the key partners and supporting the development of educational materials by expert bodies through community consultation and participation. About MQ

Find the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project (AUSMAP) in the national and international press! AUSMAP iN THE MEDIA We lovE the opportunity to raise awareness about microplastics in the environment & THE aUSMAP program. View all the AUSMAP features in the press below! Would you like to feature AUSMAP? CONTACT US HERE! 2022 Date Media Article 04/08/2022 2Ser 107.3 Surf plastic pollution 14/06/2022 MRA Consulting Group Sydney is drowning in microplastic 14/04/2022 Australian Museum Meet the marine scientist developing ambassadors for behaviour change 31/03/2022 The Fifth Estate We ingest about a credit card’s worth of plastic every week 25/03/2022 News.com.au Explainer: Microplastics detected in human blood, should we be worried? 18/02/2022 Deeper Blue Australians Are Consuming Huge Amounts Of Plastic 13/02/2022 Sydney Morning Herald ‘Very high’ levels of microplastic waste at some of Sydney’s most popular beaches 05/02/2022 The Guardian Australians ingest a credit card’s worth of plastic a week – so what’s it doing to us? 26/01/2022 Cosmos Magazine Mapping microplastics on Australian beaches 24/01/2022 The Epoch Time Australia's Beaches With Most Plastic Revealed 23/01/2022 Verve Time Australian Microplastic Assessment Project Reveals Worst Beaches For Microplastics 21/01/2022 The Canberra Times Map shows worst beaches for microplastics 21/01/2022 Northern Beaches Review Map shows worst beaches for microplastics 21/01/2022 Grenfell Record Map shows worst beaches for microplastics 21/01/2022 7News Australian Microplastic Assessment Project reveals worst beaches for microplastics 20/01/2022 Texas News Australian Microplastics Assessment Project reveals the worst beaches for microplastics 20/01/2022 Mirage News You know you’re swimming in it: worst beaches for microplastics revealed 20/01/2022 Illawarra Mercury Map shows worst beaches for microplastics See AUSMAP past media coverage from 2018 - 2021 Follow AUSMAP on Instagram

AUSMAP, Australian Microplastic Assessment Project, is the leading microplastic citizen science project in Australia. To accomplish the vision of making microplastics a visible problem in Australia, we have been involved in many of our own projects. AUSMAP research and PROJECTS AUSMAP, Australian Microplastic Assessment Project, is the leading microplastic citizen science project in Australia. To accomplish the vision of making microplastics a visible problem in Australia, we have been involved in many of our own projects. As of June 2021, AUSMAP is also part of the newly announced NSW Plastics Action Plan 2021! It covers the important outcomes to reduce plastic pollution and the actions they will take to achieve them. AUSMAP has been highlighted as 'a tool for tracking the progress of the above outcomes and monitoring the NSW environment'. Read the full action plan here . If you think AUSMAP would be a valuable addition to your project, send us an email at info@ausmap.org . We've highlighted some key projects below, undertaken by the AUSMAP team and key collaborators. AUSMAP KEY PROJECTS Microplastic source reduction AT Dee Why LagooN AUSMAP, Australian Microplastic Assessment Project, is currently surveying the microplastic hotspot , Dee Why Lagoon, as a part of an NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) grant in an effort to reduce microplastic pollution into the area. Stormwater nets and Drain Buddies have been installed to determine the microplastic source locations. This data will be collected and communicated to local governments, regulators and the community. The collaborative study will be undertaken by AUSMAP, Surfrider Foundation Australia , Macquarie University and Northern Beaches Council , and has been funded through a grant from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) . Microplastic source reduction AT Dee Why LagooN AUSMAP, Australian Microplastic Assessment Project, is currently surveying the microplastic hotspot , Dee Why Lagoon, as a part of an NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) grant in an effort to reduce microplastic pollution into the area. Stormwater nets and Drain Buddies have been installed to determine the microplastic source locations. This data will be collected and communicated to local governments, regulators and the community. The collaborative study will be undertaken by AUSMAP, Surfrider Foundation Australia , Macquarie University and Northern Beaches Council , and has been funded through a grant from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) . AUSMAP PHASE I & II From July 2018 to July 2020, AUSMAP completed the first two phases of the project, which focused on developing the approach, the roll-out of the program and gathering nationwide data. During which time, AUSMAP became recognised as Australia’s leading citizen-science microplastic project. The scientifically robust method to train citizen scientists has led to multiple stakeholders, including community groups, teachers, environmental educators and high-school students, being trained in the AUSMAP method to enable them to collect scientifically rigorous data. Over 250 samples have been collected nationwide. From Yallingup in far southwestern Australia, northwest to Port Hedland, across to Cox Peninsula in NT, far east to Thursday Island and far south to Hobart, this data was processed and put into our interactive hotspot map. 580 new AUSMAP Leaders trained at 32 events. 125 field kits were designed & distributed. Created an online interactive training course! Our social media grew 43% and our website received 13,000 unique visitors! collaborating with 325 organisations from various stakeholders. 200 university students from various universities work with AUSMAP 8000 high-school students educated & engaged. 18 national & international conference presentations & workshops. 2000 community members involved & 475 corporate engagements. > 3,000,000 microplastics removed REEFCLEAN - TANGAROA BLUE FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP ReefClean , funded by the Federal Government’s Reef Trust and delivered by Tangaroa Blue Foundation and AUSMAP , is a program of marine debris activities along the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) with two specific aims: Reducing the volume of debris generated in or entering the GBR that may impact ecosystems of the GBR or species such as dugongs and turtles; and Increasing awareness in Reef catchment communities about the issue of marine debris and actions they can undertake to prevent litter from entering Reef waterways. AUSMAP Microplastic surveys formed part of community clean-up activities at 19 coastal sites around the GBR, from Cape York to the Burnett-Mary region , to map the extent of microplastic accumulation along waterways and beaches and improve awareness of the impacts of microplastics on the environment. Fortunately, all sites sampled during 2019, had very low to low microplastic levels . We look forward to further sampling across the region during 2020 and beyond. Read the full report of the ReefClean and AUSMAP collaboration. EPA LITTER REDUCTION GRANT AUSMAP received a grant as part of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Community Litter Grant Program . The Community Litter Grants aim to help deliver the NSW Government target to reduce litter by 40% by 2020 across the state. AUSMAPs objective is to develop and test a framework for Microplastic Litter Reduction in NSW, using our Dee Why project as a pilot study. This will now be extended to three diverse regions: an inland farming catchment (Dubbo), a tourist coastal catchment (Ballian) and an urban city catchment (Cooks River Sydney ). Macquarie University and Southern Cross University will be partnering with AUSMAP to form the evidence base for a flexible step-by-step rapid response approach for reducing macro and micro litter regionally at the local government level. This project will utilise the AUSMAP tools to deliver outcomes set out under NSW EPA Litter Prevention Strategy. Scouting for Microplastics with TASMANIA SCOUTS Microplastic levels are unknown particularly in Tasmania. The ‘Scouting for Microplastics’ project addresses the ecological and socioeconomic impact of microplastics by engaging future leaders through the Tasmanian scouting network . By doing so, we hope to enhance their understanding of environmental systems, as well as plastic impacts. In early 2021, we plan to head to Tasmania to tackle this project, which will engage ‘Venturer Scouts’ (aged 13 to 19 years), an important age group as they are making decisions about the future, for themselves and the planet. It offers a unique opportunity to undertake activities that will encourage a positive life, while learning new skills to help the environment, supporting better management outcomes and changing behaviours. Watch this space! Research Dissertations using the AUSMAP Method Brooke Kelly the ecotoxicological impacts of microplastic pollution in the Australian marine environment using the AUSMAP method Brooke Kelly researched the ecotoxicological impacts of microplastic pollution in the Australian marine environment using the AUSMAP method for her Master of Research thesis. Brooke’s thesis looked at whether Australian seals and sea lions ingest microplastics when they prey on fish and squid species. Brooke used AUSMAP methods to sample microplastics on beaches near the seal colony of Phillip Island (Victoria) to see what microplastics are in the waters surrounding the seals, therefore determining what is available to them, and their prey, during hunting. Brooke found that seals can eat small microplastics (mostly fibres and mostly blue in colour). MORE PROJECTS TO BE ADDED SOON! Follow AUSMAP on Instagram

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Want to work in the field of plastic pollution or environmental protection. Join the AUSMAP team to fight microplastics! WORK WITH US OPEN ROLES volunteer OPEN ROLES: AUSMAP is not currently hiring! Please check in for future opportunities. Staff BECOME A VOLUNTEER ✓ Are you passionate about the environment? ✓ Are you looking to contribute to positive change? ✓ Do you have skills that you want to improve or apply? We're looking for volunteers with specific skills: - Field Work, Data processing & Analysis - Sydney or Adelaide Based Apply He re Fill in an expression of interest to volunteer with AUSMAP! Whether you have a scientific background, or you are passionate about the environment and conservation, we are always looking for volunteers to join us! I WANT TO JOIN! Volunteer Follow AUSMAP on Instagram

get involved ausmap PARTICIPANT Read More schools Read More REGIONAL HUB Read More become an AUSMAP PARTICIPANT Are you working in community groups or not-for-profit organisations and would like to host regular AUSMAP samplings? Are you in an environmental community group? Do you work in waste management? Or in environmental education? Maybe you are an interested retiree? Would you like to be involved in regular AUSMAP sampling? ENQUIRE NOW TO BECOME AN AUSMAP PARTICIPANT! roles & responsibilites Complete AUSMAP training course* Complete at least 4 field surveys at 1 site (your local waterway)** Want to join a training day? Fill in this form . We will let you know when there is a training day in your area. * we provide official AUSMAP training at various locations around Australia, send email to find out more ** when training is complete, accredited participants are then able to collect data, using field kits located at your closest Regional Hub Leader schools Our AUSMAP Schools program is currently under development Please register your interest below, and we will get back to you when it is ready for the next generation of ocean advocates! If you would like to help support the AUSMAP Action Schools program please get in contact at info@ausmap.org Register your Schools Interest! Schools FIND YOUR NEAREST REGIONAL HUB Ready to do some sampling but don't have a field kit? Accredited AUSMAP Leaders can contact their nearest Regional Hub and loan a kit for the day! FIND YOUR NEAREST HUB HERE! Regional Hub Follow AUSMAP on Instagram

Putting microplastics on the map with ausmap AUSMAP along with the help of over 1000 citizen scientists has collected over 900 microplastic samples Australia-wide. Microplastic pollution... Act Now Plastic pollution is now recognised as one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. However, with increasing plastic production, and approximately 12 million metric ton leaking into our oceans annually , plastic pollution is a rapidly growing problem. Over the past decade, there has been significant attention given to macrolitter. However, microplastics (plastics < 5mm) are now considered a greater concern, with scientists calling for them to be listed as a hazardous substance. Of the numerous recognised impacts to wildlife from marine litter, over 70% can be attributed to microplastics, and with their ability to move through the food chain, effects are compounded. microplastic mission AUSMAP has collected over 800 samples from over 350 locations around Australia. Click on each state to find out more about microplastic hotspots nationally. NEW SOUTH WALES There have been over 350 AUSMAP surveys taken across NSW, from Bermagui in the south to Byron Bay in the far north. High and Very High results are generally found at estuarine, harbourside and urban coastal sites, while Very Low results (0-10 mp/m2) are more common in regional areas . Click to discover more... Click to read about our longest running dataset WESTERN AUSTRALIA WA has recorded Very Low to Very High concentrations of microplastics from over 90 surveys, collected from Broome in the North to Sandy Hook Island in the South. Click to discover more... Victoria Sampling has been undertaken at fifteen sites across Victoria ranging from its busiest Port to the small unique sands of Mud Island, Port Phillip Bay. In 2022, sampling focused at Port Melbourne Beach near the Melbourne CBD to monitor plastic concentrations in an urban context. SOUTH AUSTRALIA Describe your service here. What makes it great? Use short catchy text to tell people what you offer, and the benefits they will receive. A great description gets readers in the mood, and makes them more likely to go ahead and book. Click to discover more... NORTHERN TERITORY AUSMAP has conducted microplastic surveys around the Top End of the Northern Territory, from the Cox Peninsula to East Arnhem Land. Click to discover more... Christmas & Cocos keeling islands Sampling has been undertaken at fifteen sites across Victoria ranging from its busiest Port to the small unique sands of Mud Island, Port Phillip Bay. In 2022, sampling focused at Port Melbourne Beach near the Melbourne CBD to monitor plastic concentrations in an urban context. QUEENSLAND Over 200 samples have been taken in Queensland from as far north as Thursday Island, to Victoria Point in the South. Many of these samples have been processed by AUSMAP as part of the Federal Government funded ReefClean Project in partnership with the Tangaroa Blue Foundation. Click to discover more... TASMANIA The 2024 data from 27 sampling sites across Tasmania paints an encouraging picture, with overall microplastic pollution remaining remarkably low. Click to discover more... Taiwan Sampling has been undertaken at fifteen sites across Victoria ranging from its busiest Port to the small unique sands of Mud Island, Port Phillip Bay. In 2022, sampling focused at Port Melbourne Beach near the Melbourne CBD to monitor plastic concentrations in an urban context.

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. 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. 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.

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TESTIMONIALs "AUSMAP adapts citizen science to provide a simple and effective methodology for sampling and investigating microplastics and their sources. The intention to engage school students, among other volunteer participants, directly relates to curriculum and is bolstered by an accreditation process for (a) train the trainer – providing teachers and other volunteer leaders with the necessary skills and insights to ensure the sampling protocols are followed and the data is reliable, and (b) working efficiently with laboratories that can investigate selected samples and identify sources, once the first round of investigation has been done by volunteers/students. This helps ensure the data has utility and the overall exercise is meaningful for the participants, particularly where it leads to the effective management of the sources of plastic pollution. My own recent experience of this innovation in practice has been through AUSMAP’s partnership with Macquarie University and Surfrider Foundation in their successful application for funding under Round 5 of the Community Litter Grant Program managed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority. The grant proposal built on earlier work that had been conducted in the Dee Why Lagoon catchment on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Dee Why Lagoon is a critical habitat that is impacted by plastic pollution. The proposed project integrates findings developed using the AUSMAP methodology with EPA approved approaches to investigating and acting on plastic litter using the Local Litter Check online tool. The AUSMAP data was highly effective in considering sources of plastic pollution from a number of land uses in the catchment, which were readily identified, and which pointed to ways to reduce the pollution at sources – through a combination of targeted behaviour change initiatives (supported by the Local Litter Check data) and use of pit baskets (‘drain buddies’) in stormwater drains. The Technical Review Committee that approved the funding strongly endorsed the strategic and innovative approach represented in the grant application. It is hoped that this project provides a model for catchment-based approaches to plastic pollution prevention in similar settings elsewhere." John Lavarack Senior Project Officer Litter Prevention Unit - NSW Environment Protection Authority "As a sport that is powered by nature, SailGP works with local partners in every city we visit on projects to engage our staff, teams and stakeholders and raise awareness of the sustainability issues our planet is facing. SailGP was delighted to partner with AUSMAP ahead of the Sydney SailGP 2020 and join them to collect data alongside their scientists and experts. We thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience of contributing to a piece of research that will help find solutions to the global issue of plastic pollution. It was much more than just your standard beach clean." Alexandra Rickham Sustainability Program Manager - SailGP "The Cooks River Alliance was extremely excited to work alongside AUSMAP. The training program proved a highly valuable and engaging experience, with AUSMAP’s collaborative and hands-on approach empowering organisations and individuals to better understand and take meaningful action against the pervasive threat of microplastics to waterways such as the Cooks River.” Tom Sinclair Senior Catchment Officer - Cooks River Alliance "I very much enjoyed working with AUSMAP to provide an engaging and educational experience for corporate volunteers. AUSMAP is doing brilliant work and their team is so passionate and knowledgeable. I would recommend getting involved in this project as a really tangible contribution towards tackling microplastics and plastic pollution!" Ariahne Thompson Workplace Giving & Corporate Engagement Manager - WWF Australia " Living Ocean is a community ocean conservation group based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, focusing on citizen science programs. In our collaboration with AUSMAP, we are engaging the local community in an exciting program that raises awareness of one of the greatest environmental threats of our time, which also is one of the least known. At the same time, through AUSMAP, we are supporting a worldwide cohort of scientists studying the microplastics issue. AUSMAP’s ground-breaking research provides data without which the world’s leaders cannot know what remedial action will be most effective to counter what is in fact a terrifying threat to marine and human life. A defining virtue of AUSMAP’s approach, one that makes it unique in the domain of microplastics research worldwide, is its total focus on quality assurance and the reliability of data gathered – going to the validity of the science. Its community training programs and ongoing oversight are remarkable. Its layered strategies, devolving through several levels down to the grassroots, are clearly defined and highly effective. To us, AUSMAP serves as an exemplar citizen science project that we encourage others to follow. I would not like to finish without mentioning the amazing dedication, enthusiasm and helpfulness of the AUSMAP leadership team, which inspires us to greater efforts and without which our microplastics effort could never be successful. Robbi Luscombe-Newman President and Co-Founder - Living Ocean Incorporated "By participating with AUSMAP I have the opportunity for so many conversations with folks that may have no idea that this problem exists. As a person who researches microplastic pollution, it is so important to feel effective and take opportunities to make meaningful change. The greatest change needed is in general social behaviour. I can spend my lifetime cleaning beaches and picking up trash, making changes in my personal behaviours to use less plastic. However, this will not make a big difference. By volunteering with AUSMAP I have a tremendous opportunity to amplify my actions, by sharing my passion for a beautiful, pristine ocean and sustainable choices in lifestyle. Participating in a program that shares so readily with children provides so much opportunity for a groundswell of change. I am very grateful to the AUSMAP team for their work creating this program and look forward to the body of data being created. So that when we do enact change in order to reduce microplastic pollution, we can confirm the merit of our actions." Claire O’Loughlin Owner Ocean Remedy & Volunteer AUSMAP "Within my role within Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council, Coastal Environment Centre (CEC), the AUSMAP program has clearly enabled more students and teachers to participate in STEM programs. Just in 2019, over 350 students from public, catholic and independent high schools, scientifically surveyed ten beaches, they identified and removed over 1170 microplastic particles and over 2000 macro litter items. Each student becomes aware of the presence and impact of plastic pollution on their beach. I’ve observed how this personal knowledge changes attitudes and behaviour. In addition, the teachers overwhelmingly love and appreciate the opportunity for their students to be involved in the AUSMAP program. Two local high schools have even adopted the AUSMAP program and are using it as a springboard into a STEM unit for their whole Year 7 or Year 9 cohort. This has the added benefit of increased, across faculty training within high schools, as Mathematics teachers participate in the scientific field surveys and Geography and Science teachers assist their students in the data graphing and analysis after the field trip. By involving students in this outstanding AUSMAP program, students are then motivated to choose Science and Mathematics electives in Year 11 and pursue a STEM career. The AUSMAP program clearly has had a significant impact this far and is contributing to empowering change in the community. As a specific example, I have assisted an Environment Club from a local high school to adopt and survey a lagoon shoreline over the past three years. As a result of their initial scientific surveys, their site has been identified by AUSMAP as a “microplastic hot spot” and this result has contributed to a grant so that AUSMAP, Council and other stakeholders including the Environment club students, can target and reduce plastic pollution in the catchment of this coastal lagoon." Toni Wilson Senior Educator Coastal Environment Centre - Northern Beaches Council

how does AUSMAP work? OUR GOALS To achieve better management and regulation of plastic before it gets into our waterways, as well as engage more Australians in positive change, it’s crucial we determine how much has already entered our aquatic ecosystems and how it behaves. That’s what AUSMAP does. MAPPING HOTSPOTS Working with the AUSMAP field equipment and methods allows the opportunity for citizens to be engaged in scientific research around your local environment which provides reliable and valuable data. By mapping hotspots around Australia over time, areas of concern can be identified, that can assist with management. TRACKING SOURCES AUSMAP has partnered with several universities for more in depth study on microplastic around Australia. Our research partners will use this data to investigate how microplastics are affecting our environment, as well as potential impacts on humans. ENGAGING citizen scientists Our project will stimulate the conversations we need to have to protect our environment from microplastics by influencing management, policy and behavioural change. SPARKING INNOVATION AUSMAPs data and analysis is key to the development of innovative technologies and other solutions to the microplastic crisis plaguing our oceans.

Plastic pollution is a global problem. The Australian Microplastic Assessment Project (AUSMAP) aims to address this through citizen science by collecting scientifically valid data and designing effective mitigation strategies. It is a fully immersive experience that empowers ambassadors for behaviour change. MEET THE TEAM Jeff Angel Executive Director Dr Scott Wilson Research Director Marijs Vrancken TEC Deputy Director Tayla Shaw Projects and Events Manager Dr Natasha Franklin Science Officer Dr Gwendolyn Foo Project Officer - Synthetic Turf & Microplastics Em Rogers Events & Engagement Coordinator Toni Wilson Education Specialist Em - Bottle Top Hill WA Coordinator Claire O'Loughlin Brian Tracey Dr Trudy Costa Research Associate Dr Michelle Blewitt Former Program Director (from 2018 - January 2025) AMBASSADORS Sonja Jo Alison Jo

Rubber Crumb and Synthetic TurF: Research on the potential danger behind the plastic infill Watch our latest synthetic turf talk here Hosted by AUSMAP and Seabins our Beyond the Surface event dove into the impacts of Synthetic Turf on our environment - followed by an expert panel. View Here With 1.5 billion tyres reaching end-of-life globally, there has been a call to reevaluate the tyre disposal process. In an attempt to recycle end-of-life tyres through the Tyre Stewardship Scheme , there has been an increase in the use of rubber crumb as soft fall surfaces on playgrounds and as infill in synthetic turf sporting fields. Rubber crumb material was developed with the aim to reduce the environmental, health, and safety impacts from the common incineration process at the end of the tyre life cycle. But is this causing more harm than good? As a nationwide citizen science program, AUSMAP aims to quantify microplastic pollution with the primary goals of identifying litter hotspots and assisting in source reduction. Since 2018, AUSMAP and its community of volunteers and partners have collected over 600 samples and removed over 5 million microplastics from Australian waterways. In doing so, it has become apparent that sustained inputs of synthetic grass and rubber crumb are commonplace in both freshwater and coastal samples in NSW. Revelations of environmental impacts and significant research gaps in the recent NSW Chief Scientist and Engineers Report (CSE) Synthetic Turf in Public Spaces (2023) have highlighted these materials as a critical concern. What is Rubber Crumb and synthetic turf? Rubber Crumb is produced through shedding processes that mechanically break apart tyre material. The resulting rubber crumb granules are microplastics measuring <5mm. The granules are comprised primarily of synthetic rubber polymer and other reinforcing agents, aromatic extender oils, vulcanisation additives, antioxidants, and processing agents. The resulting granules are commonly used as road base, to fill synthetic sports fields and as a soft fall surface on playgrounds. PHOTO: Horseshoe Bay playground, QLD | SOURCE: Tangaroa Blue What is the Problem with Synthetic Turf fields and playgrounds? In addition to the voluntary introduction of microplastics into the environment, there is a limited understanding of the potential impacts rubber crumb can have on human and environmental health. Potential Human Health Impacts of synthetic turf fields As of 2023, there are 181 synthetic sport fields in New South Wales alone. As this number increases, the impact that Australia’s climate has on the lifespan of rubber crumb surfaces has been a cause for further investigation. With an ambient air temperature of 26℃, artificial surfaces can reach over 60℃, posing a significant safety hazard. Additionally, of the 306 chemicals that are found in rubber crumb, 197 meet the theoretical criteria for carcinogens. There is currently limited research on the impact these materials have on children and athletes that frequently come into contact with rubber crumb, highlighting the need for more research Adverse Environmental Impact From both soft fall playgrounds and loose synthetic field infill, the small particle size enables rubber crumb to be highly mobile in aquatic environments. Additionally, the chemicals found in rubber crumb material can leach into the soil and waterways, potentially affecting environmental health. One chemical in particular is 6PPD- quinone, which is the result of 6PPD (an additive to prevent tyre degradation) interacting with ozone in the atmosphere. It was demonstrated to cause acute toxicity in Coho salmon and has been found in low concentrations in 5 key urban centres around Queensland . Similar to the extent of knowledge on human health, there is currently limited understanding of the environmental impacts of these materials therefore more research is needed in this area. Rubber Crumb and synthetic turf in Australia There is little known about the loss of rubber crumb and its potential impacts. That is where AUSMAP has stepped in. Beginning with a collaboration between AUSMAP and Tangaroa Blue as part of the ReefClean Project, rubber crumb loss was assessed at playgrounds in the Great Barrier Reef catchment. More recently, AUSMAP has expanded their program to research the loss of rubber crumb and synthetic grass from synthetic turf fields. During AUSMAPs ongoing efforts, it has become apparent that sustained inputs of synthetic grass and rubber crumb are commonplace in both freshwater and coastal samples in NSW, with potentially significant environmental implications. Community education and empowerment is critical to raise further awareness and make actionable change. AUSMAP is working closely with partners and councils to address key knowledge gaps and evidence is being presented to local, state, and national governments. Rubber Crumb Projects Rubber Crumb Research in QueenslanD Rubber Crumb Research in QueenslanD NSW Findings in Synthetic Turf Research In the Rubber Crumb Loss Report with Tangaroa Blue, cores were collected from distances of 0, 2 and 4 metres from soft fall playground sites along the GBR coast. The estimated total loss for entire playground areas ranged from 22,620 to over 9.7 million rubber pieces. In the study, play area condition and play area cover were evaluated to examine factors that influence rubber crumb loss. Results found that playgrounds greater than 5 years old had significantly higher loss than play areas less than 5 years old. It was also found that areas with full cover and partial cover had significantly lower rubber crumb loss than play areas with no cover. This factor could be due to consistent exposure to high UV levels. NSW Findings in Synthethic Turf Research Poulton Park was raised as an area of concern by the Oatley Flora and Fauna Society. The park consists of two synthetic fields situated next to Poulton Creek, which flows into the Georges River. Community volunteers were trained by the AUSMAP team to follow a similar procedure to the Queensland study. Core samples were taken at three distances (0, 4 and 8 metres) from the sites. Results found that there were approximately 1 million pieces of rubber crumb or synthetic grass coming off those fields. These findings were presented to the local council and are being used to implement mitigation strategies. AUSMAP completed toxicity studies to evaluate the impact of rubber crumb leachate on freshwater and marine species. Rubber crumb was leached for 18 hours. A freshwater water flea as well as larval marine mussel and sea urchin were exposed to diluted concentrations of the leachate. Results found that concentrations of 1-3% affected 50 percent of the populations. This is likely due to concentrations of zinc which were significantly higher than the Australian Water Quality Trigger Value. Although other chemicals such as 6 PPD-q and HMMM were also recorded but further toxicity trials are needed to ascertain their impacts to local aquatic life. Ku-Ring-Gai Recently, AUSMAP has been working with Ku- ring- gai Council in Sydney’s north-west to quantify microplastic loss from a synthetic turf field and the efficacy of stormwater pit traps to reduce this loss. Results have highlighted that >100,000 particles of rubber crumb and synthetic grass are captured in most trap samples, representing 82% of the loss. However, sampling of the runoff water into a nearby creek found both crumb and synthetic grass to be prevalent. Key findings from this investigation highlight extreme microplastic loss from this surface that would enter the environment unabated without the presence of stormwater mitigation traps. The full impact of mitigation approaches is yet to be reported - and invariably, to date, are not common practice. Have you noticed rubber crumb pollution near you? Email us below to share your local rubber crumb problem EMAIL HERE RUBBER CRUMB Webinar Watch here A dive into Australia's rubber crumb issu e REFERENCES AUSMAP. (2021, December 1). BREAKING - Rubber Crumb Research released. Ausmap. https://www.ausmap.org/post/rubber-crumb-research-released Chittella, H., Yoon, L. W., Ramarad, S., & Lai, Z.-W. (2021). Rubber waste management: A review on methods, mechanism, and prospects. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 194, 109761. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2021.109761 Independent review into the design, use and impacts of synthetic turf in public open spaces Final report. (2022). https://www.chiefscientist.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/54223/CSE-Synthetic-Turf-Review-Final-Report.pdf Li, X., Berger, W., Musante, C., & Mattina, M. I. (2010). Characterization of substances released from crumb rubber material used on artificial turf fields. Chemosphere, 80(3), 279–285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2010.04.021 Perkins, A. N., Inayat-Hussain, S. H., Deziel, N. C., Johnson, C. H., Ferguson, S. S., Garcia-Milian, R., Thompson, D. C., & Vasiliou, V. (2019). Evaluation of potential carcinogenicity of organic chemicals in synthetic turf crumb rubber. Environmental Research, 169, 163–172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2018.10.018 Rauert, C., Vardy, S., Daniell, B., Charlton, N., & Thomas, K. V. (2022). Tyre additive chemicals, tyre road wear particles and high production polymers in surface water at 5 urban centres in Queensland, Australia. Science of the Total Environment, 852, 158468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158468 Daniele Coppola, L. M. (2014). Release of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Heavy Metals from Rubber Crumb in Synthetic Turf Fields: Preliminary Hazard Assessment for Athletes. Journal of Environmental & Analytical Toxicology, 05(02). https://doi.org/10.4172/2161-0525.1000265 Schneider, K., de Hoogd, M., Haxaire, P., Philipps, A., Bierwisch, A., & Kaiser, E. (2020). ERASSTRI - European Risk Assessment Study on Synthetic Turf Rubber Infill – Part 2: Migration and monitoring studies. Science of the Total Environment, 718, 137173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137173 SKY NEWS INTERVIEW: https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/sydney-synthetic-sports-fields-exposed-to-toxic-cocktail-of-chemicals-independent-testing-finds/news-story/a83c8638c94e8f6c6dc9c520dc88f8c5 Email info@ausmap.org Follow

HOTSPOT MAP WE put the MAP in AUSMAP The first phase of our interactive hotspot map is here! The AUSMAP hot spot map is a searchable and interactive map that allows our community to see where microplastics have been found in Australia. It shows the average quantity of microplastics per square metre found in each location for each sampling session. It also shows the colour, type and size of the microplastics. Please note that when any data is used publicly for any purpose both AUSMAP and the data contributor must be acknowledged. HOW TO USE THE MAP Use the search bar in the top right corner to search for any location. Click on a location marker and zoom in or out. Click on the dot marker for your chosen survey point to show pop-up box with all the details of the microplastic survey. This includes the average of microplastics per square metre & a breakdown of the microplastics found by colour, shape, size and type. If more than one survey has been carried out at a particular location, the historical data is available by clicking on the down arrow next to the date. Each dot marker represents the location and microplastic load /m2 recorded according to the following scale. More data is added continuously, so if you do not see your sampling session, it will be added shortly! Green - Very Low: < 10 mps/m2 Yellow - Low: between 11 - 50 mps/m2 Orange - Moderate: 51 - 250 mps/m2 Red - High: 251 – 1,000 mps/m2 Black - Very High: 1,001 - 10,000 mps/m2 Purple - Extreme: > 10,000

CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING with ausmap We all spend too much time behind our screens. Especially with remote work on the rise, many businesses see that their employees can use a break from behind the screen and reconnect with their team. Are you looking for an outdoor team building activity that is hands-on, environmentally engaged and that is educational? Our AUSMAP corporate team building activities could be just perfect for you and your team. Team Building benefits for staff Time away from the laptop teaches your team something new Refreshing outdoor air at our beach sampling locations Leaving the day feeling accomplished Learning new skills and knowledge Reconnect with their team in nature Leaves your team refreshed and re-engaged Provides problem-solving skills Environmental team development Plastic Pollution, and in particular microplastics, causes many problems in our environment. They are known to be eaten by wildlife and humans Release toxic chemicals that are attached to the microplastics Cannot be digested and can cause death in small animals Have known negative effects on humans Many corporations and businesses are now looking to help fight this problem by setting up a corporate sustainability program. Providing your team with an educational and sustainable team building day is perfect to engage your staff in a positive way that fits into your sustainability targets! REACH OUT TODAY! "As a sport that is powered by nature, SailGP works with local partners in every city we visit on projects to engage our staff, teams and stakeholders and raise awareness of the sustainability issues our planet is facing. SailGP was delighted to partner with AUSMAP ahead of the Sydney SailGP 2020 and join them to collect data alongside their scientists and experts. We thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience of contributing to a piece of research that will help find solutions to the global issue of plastic pollution. It was much more than just your standard beach clean." Alexandra Rickham Sustainability Program Manager - SailGP The AUSMAP Corporate Team Building Day Sustainability and the environment are hot topics these days and for good reason. Your team might be talking about how to reduce their daily plastic consumption already, but what if they could learn more? On the AUSMAP corporate team building days, participants will learn Learn about the growing problem with plastic waste, specifically microplastics The difference between macro and microplastics How they can be part of the solution Gain Hands-On Experience Our environmental team building activity is focused fully on giving your team a positive experience so they can actively contribute to solving a bigger problem and walk away with something they can do in their own lives. What your team will be doing Get all their questions answered Work in teams to find microplastics Hands-on field-based activity in identifying microplastics. Beach Cleanup that contributes to national macro debris database Learn about citizen science and how they can play a part! The option to learn from a recognised scientist REACH OUT TODAY! "I very much enjoyed working with AUSMAP to provide an engaging and educational experience for corporate volunteers. AUSMAP is doing brilliant work and their team is so passionate and knowledgeable. I would recommend getting involved in this project as a really tangible contribution towards tackling microplastics and plastic pollution!" Ariahne Thompson Workplace Giving & Corporate Engagement Manager - WWF Australia AS trusted by REACH OUT TODAY! ANZ Digital Toolkit

Find the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project (AUSMAP) in the national and international press! PAST MEDIA COVERAGE We lovE the opportunity to raise awareness about microplastics in the environment & THE aUSMAP program. View the AUSMAP features in the press from 2018 - 2021 below! Would you like to feature AUSMAP? CONTACT US HERE! 2021 Date Media Article 15/11/2021 Ocean Protect Podcast The Australian Microplastic Assessment Project with Dr Michelle Blewitt & Dr Scott Wilson (Part 2 of 2) 08/11/2021 Ocean Protect Podcast The Australian Microplastic Assessment Project with Dr Michelle Blewitt & Dr Scott Wilson (Part 1 of 2) 31/10/2021 Daily Telegraph Microplastics warning: Health impacts of inhaling and ingesting particles 23/10/2021 The Weekender Australian Plastic Planet 22/10/2021 The Australian Are microplastics making us sick? 08/10/2021 Eco Voice AUSMAP, a national citizen science microplastic project, wins 2021 Eureka Prize! 07/10/2021 Sydney Morning Herald Childhood vaccine, microplastics hotspot hunt take top science gongs 08/07/2021 Press Reader The Future: How to not repeat plastic mistakes of the past 05/07/2021 Northern Beaches Advocate Lagoon choking in plastic 01/07/2021 Angela Fedele Protect Podcast: Microplastics and Ocean Pollution with Dr Michelle Blewitt 22/04/2021 Tuoitre News Vietnam Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 22/04/2021 VNExplorer Vietnam Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 22/04/2021 DevDiscourse Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 Yahoo News UK Aussie 'citizen scientists' hunt for microplastics 21/04/2021 Portfolio Profiting Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 Investing.com Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 Reuters Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 Head Topics US Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 Sinful Trades Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 Grenfell Online News Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 Yahoo News USA Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 Today Headline Australia enlists amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 ABC Spain Un estudio australiano calcula que unos 12 millones de toneladas microplásticos se filtran cada año en los oceános 21/04/2021 247 News Around The World Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 Nasdaq Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 Finance Expert Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 Tienphong News Vietnam Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 News Block Australian academics recruit amateur scientists to study microplastics 21/04/2021 New York Post Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 20/04/2021 World Fish News Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 20/04/2021 Wimz Australian academics enlist amateur scientists to study microplastics 15/04/2021 Australian Leisure Magazine NSW Planning Minister to investigate alternatives to synthetic grass 11/04/2021 Climate Action Moreland Synthetic Turf and the Tragedy of the Commons in Moreland 31/03/2021 Sound Telegraph, WA Nurdles a concern in Safety Bay 29/03/2021 Cottesloe, WA Citizen science plastic drive coming to Cott 25/03/2021 Yahoo News AU Disturbing discovery inside popular supermarket product 24/03/2021 Yahoo News AU 'Wheels, tyres and a tank': Tourist beach littered with flood debris 22/03/2021 Eco Voice Local heroes work with the ‘Australian Microplastic Assessment Project’ to save Australian shorelines 16/03/2021 The Bugle Kiama to help research on plastic pollution 14/03/2021 Sun Herald Fake grass not green: impact study ordered 08/03/2021 ABC News Sydney beaches and rivers contain high levels of microplastics, scientists find 06/03/2021 Waverley Council Waverley Council joins fight against microplastics 2020 Date Media Article 04/12/2020 Coca Cola Australia How AUSMAP and Coca Cola Australia Foundation are tackling microplastic pollution 06/10/2020 ABC Radio 14 million tonnes of microplastics believed to be at bottom of ocean 24/06/2020 Northern Beaches Council National citizen science project to reduce plastic pollution in Dee Why 21/01/2020 ABC Radio AM with David Sparkes Big plastics, little plastics and the microfibres you've been pumping into the ocean 21/01/2020 ABC Radio RN Breakfast Invisible to the naked eye, microfibres are damaging the environment 18/11/2020 Australian Leisure Magazine Sydney’s Northern Beaches has won the prestigious Keep Australia Beautiful NSW 2020 Sustainable Cities Award 2019 Date Media Article 07/11/2019 ABC Radio Far North Queensland Wet Tropics Forum 07/11/2019 Wet Tropics Healthy Waterways Entsch opens inaugural forum on emerging waterway issues 16/10/2019 4CA 846AM Radio Cairns Breakfast with Murray Jones 23/09/2019 Yahoo News The 'pretty scary' truth about a common household chore 08/07/2019 ABC Radio Perth Breakfast with Russell Woolf 01/06/2019 AAEE Newsletter Learning by doing: Citizen science helping microplastic pollution 12/04/2019 The Standard Workshop to train nurdle and microplastic hunters in Warrnambool 01/02/2019 The Daily Telegraph Plastics poisoning Sydney’s beaches and waterways 11/02/2019 ABC Education Top 10 things you can do to help conserve Australia’s biodiversity 04/01/2019 The Leader Sharks need a cleaner ocean environment 09/08/2019 Yahoo News Strangled turtle caught up in 1.2 tonnes of plastic found on Queensland beach 25/07/2019 Yahoo News Push for ban after beaches covered in 'potentially deadly' plastic balls 23/07/2019 Yahoo News Dumped furniture on the brink of causing environmental disaster at NSW beach 05/06/2019 Phillip Island and San Remo Advertiser Microplastics spread on Phillip Island (pdf - 1.7Mb) 13/05/2019 ABC News AUSMAP's war on microplastic pollution enlists foot soldiers from all over Australia 13/05/2019 Planet Ark Australian volunteers enlisted for war on microplastic pollution Conservation Volunteers Australia National Recycling Week with a Corporate Clean Up Day at Rose Bay 2018 Date Media Article 22/11/2018 Conservation Volunteers Australia National Recycling Week with a Corporate Clean Up Day at Rose Bay 01/06/2018 EastSide FM Radio Scott Wilson talked to Ruth Hessey on Monday Drive 01/06/2018 EastSide FM Radio Fiona McCrossin talked to Ruth Hessey on Monday Drive Follow AUSMAP on Instagram