What do community groups, commercial fishermen and researchers all have in common?
18 August 2003 They are all concerned about the level of marine litter or debris in our oceans, the possible consequences for marine wildlife, and the need to monitor the current status and encourage the responsible disposal of ship-based litter. According to Principal Investigator of the Robe Litter Survey and South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Research Officer, Rachel Marsh, beach litter surveys in remote locations represent one of the most efficient and effective ways to monitor quantities of ocean litter. “If done regularly and scientifically, this information can provide valuable insight into the status of our oceans and the effectiveness of campaigns directed towards reducing inappropriate waste disposal at sea,” Ms Marsh said. “Following the success of beach litter surveys on the far west coast of South Australia, Long Beach at Robe has become the second major site for the monitoring of ship-based ocean litter in South Australia,” she said. Beginning in
