The NOAA Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project

The Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project, or MDMAP, engages NOAA partners and volunteers around the world to survey and record the amount and types of marine debris on shorelines.
If you’re interested in participating in MDMAP, visit the NOAA Marine Debris Program Monitoring Toolbox and watch the training videos to learn more about MDMAP and how to conduct a survey. Use them to get started, refresh your skills, or to train new team members. These videos complement the Shoreline Survey Guide and Item Categorization Guide also found in the Monitoring Toolbox.