The sampling of microplastics alerts us to the problems associated with plastic degradation and accumulation on beaches around the world, particularly on islands. The development of a collaborative network to gather information about marine pollution based on citizen science brings together the dialogue between academia, local communities, and environmental management. This is a primary aim of The Our Blue Hands Project. The reports below collate the results of the Project's implementation of microplastic monitoring in different island contexts:
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Our Blue Hands: Scientific and Technical Reports
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- Topic: Ocean Action, Biodiversity Conservation
- Type: Reports/ Case Studies
- Island Regions: Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean , South China Sea (AIMS)
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