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2013 Autumn | Natural Science & Restoration

Trash, not Treasure

Student(s):

Alex Dolk

Program or Department(s):

  • Program on the Environment

Site supervisor(s):

Liz Mack

Partner(s):

  • Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST

  • COASST

Faculty advisor(s):

Stanley Asah, School of Environmental and Forestry Sciences, University of Washington

I designed three marine debris survey protocols and data sheets for COASST’s marine debris program, and I field- tested different versions of these surveys on the Puget Sound and outer coast beaches. During field testing, I collected preliminary quantitative marine debris data, and I collected qualitative data on the design of the surveys. The debris survey protocols and data sheets I made for COASST will be used in preparation for the launch of the marine debris citizen science project, which is now in its infancy.