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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

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SONJA BELLE A thirst for learning, energy to take action, a hope for a better future and an ability to inspire and influence others are common threads in Sonja's many roles and successes. In 2022, Sonja launched Eco Surf Australia. The name synonymous with both Sonja's goal to not harm our beautiful ocean and her years spent on the beach patrolling and competing in surf lifesaving. Her culmination of professional and philanthropic work has led to Sonja developing a passion to bring people together, influence change, inspire others, create opportunity and make a difference in making this world a better place by reducing the impacts of plastic and waste for both us and for our future generations. Sonja’s qualifications and titles include: Registered and Accredited Occupational Therapist Grad Dip HRM Certified Workplace Assessor and Trainer Life Member and Senior Ambassador North Cottesloe Surf Lifesaving Club Standing Surf Sports Committee Member Surf Lifesaving Western Australia Ausmap Accredited WWWC National Police Clearance

ALEX SWANSON Alex Swanson is the Admin and Events Officer at AUSMAP, and is a recent graduate from the University of Technology, Sydney, where she obtained her Bachelor of Marine Biology with a focus in environmental protection. Passionate about conservation and protection of the environment, her current focus is the impact of microplastics in the aquatic environment. She enjoys educating the public about current environmental issues and applies this interest as the Events Officer to communicate sustainable ways of living and ways to make a positive impact.

Rianti Bieler Rianti has been diving since 1995 and she hasn't been completely dried since. She loves this fascinating underwater world but devastated to witness the large amount of rubbish found in the water. With a degree in IT, she worked as a web developer in the corporate world for 15 years before she decided to focus working in the environment sector. Outside of work, she volunteers with the Underwater Research Group of NSW and her two teenage kids are keeping her busy.

Marijs Vrancken Marijs is a Belgian native that has over 8 years of experience in the digital marketing field. She has a Master's degree in Applied Economic Sciences and a Master's degree in Management of Creative Industries. She started her career in the high-end fashion industry of Belgium and moved to the travel industry in Australia after years of extensive travel. She first was confronted with the problem of marine debris while travelling and scuba diving around South East Asia and Australia. After a few years in Sydney, she has now joined the marketing team of AUSMAP to increase the awareness of the plastic pollution issue and to broaden the reach of AUSMAP.

KATIE MEYER Katie Meyer is the Project Manager for AUSMAP. She has over 20 years working in the environmental space, focusing on environmental education and promoting positive behaviour change through raising awareness about sustainability issues. She has a Master’s degree in Environmental Education and has professional experience in private and non-profit sectors working in management roles in designing programs, project implementation and operational management in both educational and environmental sectors. She is passionate about using her skills and experience to help educate and empower people about environmental issues, so that they can make a positive contribution to a sustainable future.