The aim of this project is to: 1. Remove marine debris from the marine environment; 2. To collect scientific data on what is removed; 3. To use this data to track marine debris back to the source; 4. To engage stakeholders and create awareness & strategies that prevents marine debris from occurring.

Promote citizen science, develop baseline data, analyze change

Join a global movement to keep beaches, waterways and our ocean trash free!

Monitor marine resources and ecosystem health

To inform data-driven solutions to plastic pollution

To inform data-driven solutions to plastic pollution

Determine the relative frequencies and abundances of common microplastics categories

Monitor litter where you find it, from our oceans to your backyard.

To monitor marine debris type and accumulation on Maui’s coasts

Collect plastic pellet (nurdles) concentrations along beaches and river banks.