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Big Microplastic Survey. Layal?s Citizen Science Maker for 18th Feb. Photos from Layla's survey.

Help to create a global map of ocean microplastic pollution

15 February 2023

You can contribute to a worldwide map of ocean microplastic pollution by conducting a scientific survey on your local beach, says Layal Liverpool
How your seaweed-filled beach pics could help monitor climate change

How your seaweed-filled beach pics could help monitor climate change

23 June 2021

Seaweed can reveal a lot about marine ecosystems. Take part in the Big Seaweed Search to help researchers discover how climate change is impacting UK sea life
The oceans are changing - here’s how to help researchers monitor them

The oceans are changing - here’s how to help researchers monitor them

31 March 2021

More than 1000 people have already participated in a global project to track changes to the oceans. Krista Charles explains how to join the effort

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