Tackling Marine Debris in Timor-Leste
AMDI Partner Highlight: Ekipa Tasi Mos Atauro in Timor-Leste Since 2016, the Ekipa Tasi Mos Atauro Marine Debris Program in Timor-Leste has contributed its excellent datasets to the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) Database. With 208 clean-ups under their belt, this dedicated team has removed a staggering 142,246 pieces of marine debris weighing 2,620 kg! The biggest culprits? Hard plastic remnants and bottle caps/lids. The marine debris team has collected a massive total of 29,264 lids and bottle caps alone. Our Tangaroa
17 February 2025