Survey methodology resources
A variety of resources for conducting marine debris surveys, as well as our Survey Methodology Handbook, are available for download (in English and Portuguese).
- Survey Methodology resources
- Portuguese language resources
Our Handbook will soon be available in a number of languages other than English – check back again soon, or contact us for more information.
Towards a Regional Assessment on Marine Litter in the East Asian Seas.
A comprehensive guide to conducting marine debris surveys using CSIRO’s tested methodology. Updated July 2020.
Handbook Part II – Bahasa Indonesian.
Use these datasheets to record coastal, river, inland and trawl data information.
Record details of all items found in each transect during your surveys.
Record information about the coastal environment you are surveying.
Record details of each transect you are surveying within your coastal sites.
Record information about the riverine environment you are surveying.
Record details of each transect you are surveying within your river sites.
Record information about the inland environment you are surveying.
Record details of each transect you are surveying within your inland sites.
Record details of surface trawls you are conducting.
Interview questions to understand what waste management strategies are implemented by your Local Government.
Portuguese language resources
We acknowledge the generous support of Marília Nagata Ragagnin, Mariana Martins de Andrade, Elisa van Sluys Menck and Lucas Barbosa, who translated these documents.
Portuguese-language brochure which outlines the scope and purpose of our marine debris research.
Marine Debris Items List (Portuguese language)
Marine Debris Size Chart (Portuguese language)
Coastal Site Information Sheet (Portuguese language)
Coastal Transect Datasheet (Portuguese language)
River Site Information Sheet (Portuguese language)
River Transect Datasheet (Portuguese language)
Inland Site Information Sheet (Portuguese language)
Inland Transect Datasheet (Portuguese language)