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Microplastics monitoring protocol in surface waters
Summary
This citizen science project beta-tested a microplastic monitoring protocol for surface waters developed by Deakin University, training students and teachers to identify common particles in environmental samples using a reference image dataset. Researchers assessed the protocols usability and training outcomes in classroom and field settings. The project supports development of scalable, education-integrated monitoring approaches for freshwater microplastic surveillance.
This project aims at Beta-testing the "Microplastics monitoring protocol in surface waters" developed by Deakin University in collaboration with Labter-Crea MN and Globe Italia. As part of the project, students and teachers will be trained on a newly-established image dataset that allows recognition of common items expected to be present in surface waters. This dataset includes a selection of naturally occurring particles. These could be of biological or mineral origin.