Citizen scientists collected and counted microplastics in sediment and water samples across the US Gulf coast. The numbers of microplastics displayed are from 1-liter water samples and 0.25 square meter sediment samples. Marine debris is a major issue on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and this project helps participants understand the pervasiveness of microplastics in area samples.
Program name
Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium
Location
Gulfwide
State
Mississippi
Purpose
This project takes part in marine debris sampling, specifically microplastics.
Project Topics
Restoration/Clean-ups
Microplastics/Debris
Project Website