Date wrapper:
Oct
22
Marine Debris Survey Training: Astoria
When
October 22, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Where
Clatsop Community College
1651 Lexington Ave.
Astoria, OR
Sponsors
Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST), CoastWatch
COASST volunteers conducting marine debris survey.\Photo courtesy of COASST.
On Sunday, October 22, COASST (the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team) offers training on conducting marine debris surveys. The training will occur from 10-4 at Clatsop Community College (1651 Lexington Ave., in Astoria). Jesse Jones, CoastWatch Program Manager, will assist with the training and share more information about the CoastWatch Program.
About:
"Participating in marine debris monitoring is a commitment of 2-8 hours per month. The total amount of time spent surveying will be variable depending on the width and length of your beach, the number of surveyors, the weather, and how much debris you find. There are three types of surveys for marine debris (small, medium, and large), and participants have the option of doing one, two, or all three.
Following the training, you’ll work with COASST to select a section of beach (usually around ¾ mile) to survey monthly. Depending on which combination of surveys you choose, you’ll search for, collect, characterize, and photograph items from the whole length (large debris) or sub-sections (small and medium debris) of your beach."
Email coasst@uw.edu or call 206-221-6893 to RSVP. Visit the COASST website to learn more about their beached bird and marine debris surveys.
