Marine Debris Survey

Are you interested in keeping your local marine environment clean? Want to contribute to research conducted on a global scale? Then come join the MABRRI team for a marine debris survey in Qualicum Beach!

Since 2021, MABRRI has conducted marine debris surveys along beaches within the MABR. These surveys are part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project. Through NOAA’s survey methods, rather than solely making sure the MABR’s beaches are clean, we are providing data to an international database that amalgamates data collection from local beaches into a larger context. The goal of these surveys is to contribute data collected from beaches around the world to develop more effective mitigation strategies to prevent the impacts of marine debris.

If you would like to participate in this project, come and join us!

Where: Qualicum Beach, meeting at the beach by SHORE Restaurant. Google Maps directions included here.

Registration:
Contact Jacob.frankel@viu.ca