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Rig Recycle now in Multiple States Across Australia

The initial Rig Recycle trial was supported at retail stores and local councils along the Great Barrier Reef as part of the ReefClean program and provided detailed data on the types of plastic and volumes that could be collected by the sector. Rig Recycleโ€™s first goal is to repair and reuse items โ€“ things like handline reels, hard plastic lures, hooks, sinkers, swivels are all checked to see if they can be repaired, and if so, they are included in

31 May 2023

Facing Island, Bustard Bay and Curtis Island Clean-ups

Three successful island clean-up events have taken place in close succession, led by coordinators Ian and Mike, along with the support of passionate volunteers and local organisations. These clean-ups on Facing Island, Bustard Bay, and Curtis Island have resulted in the removal of significant amounts of debris, highlighting the collective commitment towards preserving our marine ecosystems. Facing Island Clean-Up: The Facing Island Clean-up marked the first of the three events, where 22 enthusiastic volunteers, accompanied by coordinators Ian and Mike,

25 May 2023

AUSMAP / ReefClean 2022 Report

As part of the ReefClean project, microplastic surveys have been conducted in coastal areas surrounding the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). These surveys aim to raise awareness about the environmental impacts of microplastics and contribute to mapping the extent of their accumulation in waterways and beaches. To ensure the collection of reliable data, the AUSMAP sampling methodology was employed. This method involves taking multiple sediment samples along the shoreline during the most recent high tide. These samples are then sieved to

18 May 2023

Funding Empowers Citizen Science: Monitoring Marine Debris Across Queensland

We are excited to announce the publication of scientific paper that highlights the invaluable contributions of the citizen science community in monitoring marine debris across Queensland, Australia. The study sheds light on the major drivers of marine debris and provides a crucial baseline assessment of debris accumulation along the coast. Coordinated by the Tangaroa Blue Foundation, the ReefClean monitoring network played a role in gathering high-resolution data, covering a stretch of 18 degrees of latitude, spanning approximately 1800 kilometres.

18 May 2023

2022 ReefClean Report

The 2022 ReefClean Report has been released, showcasing the fourth year of the five-year ReefClean project funded by the Australian Government’s Reef Trust. The initiative aims to remove and prevent marine debris along the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) through community, monitoring, annual GBR Clean-up, Source Reduction Plan (SRP), school, training and disaster management clean-ups. In 2022, over 4,139 volunteers from 251 organisations spent 14,211 hours collecting 23.7 tonnes of debris across 1,987 hectares of the GBR. Remnant plastic bits and

5 May 2023