Marine Debris Survey Information Guide

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Contents

1. The Marine Debris Program ...... 3

2. Volunteer requirements for marine debris surveys ...... 4

3. Personal Safety ...... 4

4. Equipment to collect and sort the marine debris ...... 7

5. Collecting the marine debris overview ...... 9

6. Collecting the marine debris ...... 12

7. Recording information on marine mammals and turtles ...... 14

8. Processing the marine debris ...... 15

9. Recording the marine debris in the data sheet...... 16

10. Sorting the marine debris...... 17

11. Once completed ...... 19

Appendix 1. Marine debris survey sites Gulf St Vincent ...... 22 Appendix 2. Survey site co-ordinates Gulf St Vincent ...... 23 Appendix 2. Survey site co-ordinates Kangaroo Island...... 24 ...... 24 Appendix 3. Beach Litter Survey Information Sheet ...... 25 Appendix 4. Litter Data Sheet ...... 26 Appendix 4. Litter Data Sheet ...... 27 ...... 27 Appendix 5. Litter Classification Table ...... 28 Appendix 6. Large Items Data Sheet ...... 29 Appendix 7. Litter Origins Information Table (International Barcode Number) ...... 30 Volunteer Checklist for Marine Debris Surveys ...... 31

1. The Marine Debris Program

Marine debris (litter) is a well-recognised environmental issue that affects marine and coastal ecosystems worldwide. Marine debris comprises a range of items from plastic fragments, straws, drink bottles and food packaging to fishing waste. The waste may cause wildlife injury or death through entanglement, internal injuries, drowning or starvation after being swallowed. Marine debris can also harbor marine pests that are transported widely through tidal movement.

What is being done?

Green Adelaide’s marine debris program is a citizen science volunteer program that commenced in 2010 with Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges. The program collects information on the types and amounts of marine debris using beach surveys at 38 locations every two years.

The long term goal is to understand the local land and sea-based sources of marine debris impacting Gulf St Vincent, Yorke and Fleurieu Peninsulas and Kangaroo Island in South Australia. The information collected from the program contributes to the state and nation-wide investigation into marine plastic pollution supporting the Commonwealth Marine Debris Threat Abatement Plan.

The program is supported is by Hills and Fleurieu and Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, Clean Up Australia, and Green Industries, SA.

For more information on the program visit: https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/green-adelaide/our-priorities/Marine- debris-program

Useful links: Australian Commonwealth Marine Debris Threat Abatement Plan South Australian Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Bill 2020 Solutions and actions to reduce plastic products and packaging

2. Volunteer requirements for marine debris surveys

Volunteer safety

We want to ensure your safety and well being during your involvement in the Marine Debris Program. Please familiarise yourself with the safety recommendations listed below. Prior to commencement of the survey, please notify a responsible person of where and when the survey is to be undertaken with a time of return.

A Volunteer Checklist for Marine Debris Surveys located at the rear of this manual will facilitate your experience while being involved in the Marine Debris Program.

Volunteer registration form

It is a requirement for all volunteers participating in the Marine Debris Survey Program to fill in the Volunteer Registration forms prior to commencement of the marine debris surveys. The registration forms covers volunteers in the event of an accident. Volunteers cannot participate in the project if you are not registered in our volunteer. Volunteer registration forms will be made available at each workshop.

Volunteer registration forms are located at the rear of this manual.

3. Personal Safety

Conditions along our coasts can change dramatically over the period of a day and it is important that participants in the Marine Debris Program note the weather conditions prior to the commencement of sampling. In South Australia, sea breezes often develop in the afternoon causing a significant drop in temperature. Below is a list of recommended personal items that should be carried for all field work on the Marine Debris Program.

Personal Equipment

Clothing

 Wear clothing that is comfortable and warm and that you do not mind getting dirty or damaged.

 Participants should bring appropriate windproof / waterproof protective clothing in the event of rain, or strong afternoon sea breezes. It is recommended that all participants bring with them a spare set of clothes (in the event of getting wet).

Sun protection

The Marine Debris Program requires lengthy periods of time in the field exposed to the sun. Elevated sun exposure can cause sunburn, lead to dehydration and cause further complications if left untreated.

 Avoid sunburn at all times.

 Wear a long-sleeved shirt, a sun hat, and wear SPF 30-50+ sunscreen.

 Carry at least 2 litres of water per person for field sampling. Ensure you are well hydrated prior to commencement of the Marine Debris sampling.

Footwear and protective clothing

Some sites require walking down access tracks while on site participants may encounter rocky substrate, rocky beach flats, shell beaches and heavy seaweed that may conceal sharp objects. To avoid injury it is recommended to:

 Wear enclosed sturdy footwear with reasonable tread. *Thongs and sandals are not appropriate footwear for Marine Debris sampling.

 We have supplied some gloves, additional gloves are recommended to protect the hands from sharp debris such as glass.

First Aid

One member of the Marine Debris sampling team should have current basic first aid training.

 First aid kits have been supplied with each Marine Debris Collection kit. It is recommended that a comprehensive first aid kit be carried or additional first aid equipment such as a triangular and compression bandage.

 Ensure emergency contacts are carried with you. If you encounter items such as explosives and flares, please contact the police department within your local area. Emergency telephone numbers are listed below.

Ambulance/Fire/Police: 000

GSM mobile alternate Emergency Number: 112

4. Equipment to collect and sort the marine debris

Equipment:

 GPS unit or mobile phone with GPS application to identify the start and finish points (to be provided when necessary)  Map/s of the transect site (Marine Debris Sampling Pack)  Marine Debris Sampling Kit/s (see page 9)  Marine Debris Survey Information Guide

 Permanent marker or labels to identify marine debris collection bags

 Data sheets  Beach litter survey information sheet  Litter Data Sheet  Large Items Data Sheet  Sharp knife  Camera  First Aid kit  Pens, pencils  Scales for weighing debris

Marine debris sampling pack

The marine debris sampling pack contains information of the sampling site and the Marine Debris Sampling Kit.

Marine Debris Sampling Kits have been supplied by the Clean Up Australia. Each site may require a single or multiple kits depending on the number of participants at each site.

Each Marine Debris Sampling Kit contains:

 reinforced gloves

 personal first aid kits

 sharps container

 white collection bags

 yellow recyclable collection bags

 scales and tarpaulin (to be provided)

5. Collecting the marine debris overview

There are 38 sites for the Marine Debris Program across Gulf St. Vincent, Lower Yorke Peninsula, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island.

At each site a sampling area of 1000 linear metres has been previously established. A few sites have shorter lengths but the method of collection remains the same. At shorter sites the entire length of the beach is sampled.

Please familiarise yourself with the location, access, and GPS co-ordinates of your site here at our database:

Green Adelaide Marine debris site database

How to conduct the survey

Each site and survey has a start and finish point. Details of the site start and finish GPS coordinates can be found in the Green Adelaide Marine debris site database. This website also provides detailed maps and photographs.

Modern GPS units and mobile phones have applications for both GPS formats. For participants with iPhones see the application such as Trailguru APP for a free GPS. GPS units are available on request. Please contact Kristian Peters, Green Adelaide: [email protected]

Survey Method

1. Locate the Start Point 1 of transect using the GPS coordinates supplied. Place a marker at Point 1. With the GPS unit measure 1000m and place another marker to designate Point 2. Record the points so that you can return to them.

2. If you have a GPS, record the start and end locations as they may differ slightly from the original coordinates. Enter these on the Beach Litter Survey Information sheet (Appendix 3).

3. Sites that are < 1000m in length record the start and end point of the beach with a GPS.

Example of a beach transect area (sampling area “red”) for the Marine Debris Program.

Beach width

The survey incorporates the area from the water’s edge extending to the base of the beach vegetation, cliff area or first primary dune on the upper section of the beach (see below).

At most sites, the survey area of the beach does not exceed a width of 50 metres. Sampling for each site should occur at low tide where possible. Please refer to the tide charts below to determine a suitable tide period. http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/projects/ntc/sa_tide_tables.shtml

Should a beach at low tide appear to have a long tidal range across mud or sand flats ONLY survey a width of 50m from the base of the dune, cliff, or vegetation zone.

This ensures participants safety in the event of being trapped by fast moving incoming tides.

Participants collect marine debris between the water’s edge to the base of the primary dune (1st dune), cliff or vegetation zone by forming a line across the beach.

6. Collecting the marine debris Steps:

1. Fill in the Beach Litter Survey Information Sheet (Appendix 3).

2. Determine the start (Point 1) of transect (see page 10).

3. Begin the sampling by forming a line from the start point across the beach between the water’s edge and the base of the beach vegetation, cliff area or first primary dune.

4. Space each participant to cover the beach. If there are not enough participants, sample the top half of the beach then the lower half of the beach on return. This will ensure the transect area will be covered appropriately. As marine litter tends to accumulate at the upper margins of the beach, place participants closer together at the base of the beach vegetation, cliff area or first primary dune.

5. The minimum size of marine debris to be collected has been standardised to the size of ~5mm (1/2 size small fingernail). This enables some uniform collection of litter across all sites and facilitate comparisons between sites and encompasses smaller fragments of plastic. Please exercise caution when lifting heavy items (i.e. ropes, full collection bags). If in doubt, use multiple participants to lift and carry debris when required.

6. Using the Marine Debris Collection Kit provided, collect all debris items between Point 1 and Point 2. For participants collecting near the upper limit of the beach avoid walking on the primary dunes as this damages vegetation and can cause significant dune de-stabilisation.

7. There may be a number of sharp items that will require care when handling. Bare hands should never be used to collect and handle sharp objects. Place smaller sharps in the yellow Medical Sharps Waste container provided in the Marine Debris Collection Kit. Sharp objects may include:

 Glass

 Metal

 Syringes

After counting and weighing of the sharps in their appropriate category (see section 8, 9 and10) seal the sharps container.

8. A number of items will not be collected during the surveys due to their size and quantity. Please record the presence of the following large items on the Large Items data sheet (Appendix 6):

 Large wooden dunnage (i.e. old wooden crates, perma-pine logs, wooden posts etc)

 Heavy items (car engine blocks, large tractor tyres)

 Large commercial nets that are buried. Please record and photograph the net location and remove a sample section approximately 3 ft X 3ft where possible. Retain the net and record this on the Large Items data sheet.

 Do not discard the net as we will use it to identify its origin.

9. If flammable (e.g. containers with fuels) or explosive material (e.g. flares) is found during the survey, please exercise caution in their collection. For explosives, contact the local police for their collection and disposal.

Recording wooden dunnage (marine debris) on the Large Items data sheet

7. Recording information on marine mammals and turtles

Marine mammal strandings are being investigated by the South Australian Museum. The South Australian Museum (SAM) has been collecting the carcasses of dolphins around South Australia for over 20 years. Necropsies are routinely performed and tissue samples archived for many research projects as well as pathology and parasite studies.

If a whale, dolphin, Australian sea lion or marine turtle is found dead or stranded, or is found to be entangled in marine debris please:

 Record the time, date, and location on the Litter Data Sheet.

 Take a photograph.

 For whales, dolphins, seals or Australian sea lions contact: Department for Environment and Water: Phone: 0427556676

Fishwatch (24 hr hotline) Phone: 1800 065 522

Do not record the presence of seals or sea lions that appear resting or asleep on the rocks as they are often found within the Gulf St. Vincent.

Fur seal entangled in fishing net on beach (Photo: P. Shaughnessy, Jackway NPWSA)

8. Processing the marine debris

Equipment:

 Old tarpaulin to sort the marine debris

 Data sheets

 Litter Data Sheet (Appendix 4)

 Litter Classification Table (Appendix 5)

 International Barcode Table (Appendix 7)

 Sorting buckets

 Gloves

 Scales for weighing debris

Sorting of marine debris into categories

9. Recording the marine debris in the data sheet

The litter classification table

Litter will be sorted, itemised then weighed to the nearest 100gm based on the categories listed in the Litter Classification Table. The data collected is entered in the Litter Data Sheet (Appendix 4) according to the categories listed in the Litter Classification Table (Appendix 5).

An example is given below:

1. Determine 3. Count and weigh 4. Record 2. Describe item category items in category barcodes

Item Code Count Weight International Material Composition Description Comments (standard list) (# Items) (kg) barcodes

PL02 Plastic Plastic bottles small 200 0.86 938, 616,334

PL19 Plastic Monofilament fishing line 30 < 0.01 333

PL20 Plastic Fishing traps 1.00 5.00 234, 556 PC04 Paper and Cardboard Paper trays 10 0.35

GC03 Glass and ceramic Light globes 2 0.2

FP02 Foamed products Foam Plastic cups 2 0.1

M01 Metal Cutlery 3 0.2

M03 Metal Aluminium Cans 6 0.1

Illustrative section of the data entry process for the marine litter collected. Data is entered in the Litter Data Sheet (Appendix 4).

10. Sorting the marine debris Steps:

1. Empty the contents of all the collection bags on a tarpaulin or in the area designated to sort the marine debris. This will facilitate the sorting and ensure smaller items will not be lost.

2. Sort the debris items initially by their broad material composition (Column 2; Litter Classification Table) by working outwards in a semi-circle). This will facilitate the identification of the refined item categories.

3. Once the broad categories are defined, sort the debris into their refined categories.

4. Record the number of all items for each category and enter the category type and number of items counted on the Litter Data Sheet. If there are items within each category with an International barcode, record the item and its first 3 barcode digits and enter this on the Litter Data Sheet.

5. Prior to weighing each category, tare the weighing bag/bucket to 0.00kg using the upper silver dial on the scale.

6. After the total number of items for the refined categories has been recorded, weigh each category by placing all category items in a bag/bucket using the heavy 25 kg or lighter gauge (1-5 kg) scales. Weigh to 100 gm where possible. Record the weight of the categories on the Litter Data Sheet.

7. Items that are not listed in the Litter Classification Table can be entered as ‘Other’ (OT) category.

Sorted marine debris into categories before counting and weighing.

Identifying the origins of some litter items The origin of some litter can be determined by the International barcode that is present on the label. The first 3 digits of the barcode represent an International code and describe where the product has originated (Figure 12). Litter, such as plastic bottles and aluminium cans may contain information such as the manufacturer’s details (i.e. writing) and a barcode that will enable you to determine whether the product is local or from an international source. International Barcodes are listed in Appendix 9. An example is given below:

Steps:

1. Identify items with a barcode within each Litter category. Record the item and the first 3 barcode digits (if present) on the Litter Data Sheet (Appendix 4).

First 3 digits (e.g. 978)

Origin: New Zealand (Litter Origins Table)

11. Once completed Return the scales, tarps and buckets and datasheets to Kristian Peters, Scientific Officer.

Dr Kristian Peters

Scientific Officer

Green Adelaide | Environment, Heritage & Sustainability Division Department for Environment and Water

81-95 Waymouth Street

Adelaide 5000

Mobile 0428993524 e-mail: [email protected] environment.sa.gov.au/green-adelaide

Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board Appendix 1. Marine debris survey sites Gulf St Vincent

Marine debris survey sites Gulf St. Vincent

Mallala

Debris monitoring site Tiddy Widdy Beach Parham North Refuse facility Mullowurtie Point Great Sandy Beach

Black Point

Long beach Tennyson Port Vincent South Stansbury Hallet Cove Hillocks Point Hicks O’Sullivans Beach Kemps Bay Wattle Bay Cable Bay Bangalee Beach Port Willunga / Gulls rock Chinaman’s Beach Cape Spencer Victor Harbor Carackalinga Lower Yorke Peninsula Rapid Bay Yankalilla Morgan’s Beach Victor Harbor Lands end Tunkalilla Waitpinga Fleurieu Peninsula

Appendix 2. Survey site co-ordinates Gulf St Vincent

Est. beach width Transect length Site Transect Point 1 Transect Point 2 Site area (m-2) (m) (m) Gulf St. Vincent West Tiddy Widdy beach 34°23'32.12"S 34°23'56.07"S 21987.42 30 1000 137°57'11.81"E 137°56'43.05"E Mullowurtie Point 34°31'9.48"S 34°31'39.46"S 13829.34 60 1000 137°53'13.56"E 137°53'7.76"E Black Point 34° 38' 21.7746"S 34° 37'55.57"S 11788.11 30 1000 137° 53'43.731"E 137° 54'03.70"E Long beach 34°50'32.045"S 34°50'6.86"S 16236.13 30 1000 137°49'05.42"E 137°49'28.04"E South Stansbury 34° 55' 35.64"S 34° 55' 09.31"S 15043.86 40 1000 137°47' 17.46"E 137° 47' 38.85"E Point Hicks 35°02' 41.0814"S 35° 2'18.22"S 11131.94 30 1000 137°45' 27.7079"E 137°45'50.86"E Wattle Bay 35° 8'5.96"S 35° 7'55.11"S 14817.65 50 1000 137°43'4.91"E 137°43'41.74"E Gulf St. Vincent East Great Sandy beach 34°27'39.50"S 34°28'11.53"S 20322.59 35 1000 138°15'36.78"E 138°15'44.17"E North Parham 34°25'1.78"S 34°25'16.90"S 13263.45 50 1000 138°15'2.52"E 138°15'8.80"E Tennyson 34°52'41.41"S 34°53'12.97"S 28700.79 30 1000 138°28'54.19"E 138°29'3.62"E Hallet Cove 35° 4'0.80"S 35° 3'31.15"S 14333.37 30 1000 138°29'55.43"E 138°30'11.51"E O' Sullivans beach 35° 7'16.05"S 35° 7'47.87"S 46937.24 40 1000 138°28'3.84"E 138°28'10.81"E Willunga beach 35°14'54.19"S 35°15'27.30"S 52434.85 30-40 1000 138°27'43.25"E 138°27'41.11"E Carackalinga 35°26 6.11"S 35°25'38.13"S 39839.56 40 1000 138°18' 53.62E 138°19'13.52"E Rapid Bay 35°31'14.17"S 35°31'27.77"S 37546.55 1000 138°11'53.78"E 138°11'18.29"E Morgans beach 35° 35'28.62"S 35° 35'51.61"S 22350.85 30 1000 138°06'30.97"E 138°06'5.29"E Lower Fleurieu Peninsula Lands End 35°37'26.92"S 35°37'13.02"S 7515.48 30 451.2 138° 5'44.06"E 138° 5'43.54"E Tunkalilla 35° 38'19.36"S 35° 38'16.91"S 34052.96 40 1000 138°18'39.9"E 138°17'59.6"E Waitpinga beach 35°38'4.15"S 35°37'55.95"S 30971.2 40 1000 138°29'55.81"E 138°29'17.24"E Victor Harbor East 35°32'18.01"S 35°32'30.21"S 17799.01 20 1000 138°38'58.68"E 138°38'22.19"E Lower Yorke Peninsula Kemps bay 35° 8' 28.6938"S 35° 8'49.22"S 35325.85 30 1000 137° 36' 9.399"E 137°36'40.11"E Bangalee beach 35°14'22.1172"S 35° 14' 21.48"S 8646.98 20 455 137°9'18.3306"E 137° 9' 1.2096"E Chinamans B 35°17'16.40"S 35°17'12.52"S 4722.64 15 300 136°54'53.44"E 136°54'41.69"E Chinamans A 35°17'13.07"S 35°17'6.93"S 15541.13 25 730 136°54'54.82"E 136°55'21.27"E Cable Bay 35°17'14.49"S 35°17'7.94"S 7113.37 10 750 136°53'51.45"E 136°54'20.40"E Cape Spencer 35° 17' 41.1246"S 35° 17' 55.95"S 22619.33 40 545 23 136° 52' 44.3166"E136° 52' 50.1348"E

Appendix 2. Survey site co-ordinates Kangaroo Island

Est. beach width Transect length Site Transect Point 1 Transect Point 2 Site area (m-2) (m) (m)

Kangaroo Island

West Bay 35°53'2.47"S 35°53'16.80"S 49099.57 50 485 136°32'56.64"E 136°33'4.26"E Red Banks 35°44'15.66"S 35°44'5.47"S 9149.69 30 1000 137°42'46.81"E 137°43'23.36"E Destrees Bay 35°59'11.59"S 35°58'42.04"S 15343.73 30 1000 137°36'55.45"E 137°37'9.10"E Sandhurst 35°51'38.20"S 35°51'48.78"S 25385.88 20 1000 137°51'28.59"E 137°52'6.21"E Bales Bay 35°59'37.73"S 35°59'51.99"S 41945.65 30 1000 137°21'6.51"E 137°21'41.41"E American beach 35°45'55.92"S 35°45'34.84"S 22807.63 28 1000 137°52'57.65"E 137°53'27.87"E Point Morrison 35°44'2.80"S 35°44'11.95"S 13644.76 25 1000 137°47'9.15"E 137°47'23.14"E Rocky Point 35°47'35.16"S 35°47'48.50"S 31636.49 20 1000 137°51'22.94"E 137°50'46.78"E Vivonne Bay 35°58'31.90"S 35°58'28.10"S 38760.92 30 1000 137°11'42.90"E 137°12'22.50"E Cape Gantheaume 36°03'48.12"S 36°4'5.71"S 27501.23 40 1000 137°27'5.14"E 137°27'29.52"E Sandy Beach 35°57'13.82"S 35°57'22.1039"S 22149.27 88 1000 136°37'28.3439"E 136°37'45.876"E Rocky River 35°57'52.69"S 35°57'54.06"S 3392.88 118 72 136°39'11.28"E 136°39'13.64"E

Appendix 3. Beach Litter Survey Information Sheet

Organisation Organisation responsible for the survey

Name of the surveyor BEACH LITTER SURVEY Surveyor Name (person/s responsible for filling in this sheet) sample and Beach litter data Contact Phone Contact for surveyor Site Name: ( ) Completed ONCE for each survey Region Name for the region

Unique identity code for the beach Beach ID (office use only)

Sample unit information

Beach Name Unique Name by w hich the beach is know n

Recorded as nnn.nnnnn degrees at the start Latitude/longitude start of the sample Recorded as nnn.nnnnn degrees at the start Latitude/longitude end of the sample Datum and coordinate system for latitude and Coordinate system longitude

Survey date Date survey w as started for the sample

Time start/end Time taken to complete the survey (h)

Season Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Record the current conditons; w indy, Current weather conditions overcast, clear, rain

Date of last survey or cleaning N/A

Storm activity Has there been any significant storm activity

Number of persons Number of persons collecting litter

Sample unit length Length of sample unit along the beach (m)

Width of beach at the time of survey (m) Width of beach Sub-units (if used) Number and distance along beach

Additonal notes (e.g. entangled fauna, important events – storms, shipw recks etc, conditions that may affect survey

Appendix 4. Litter Data Sheet

Item Code Count Weight International Description Comments (standard list) (# Items) (kg) barcodes

Appendix 4. Litter Data Sheet

Item Code Count Weight International Description Comments (standard list) (# Items) (kg) barcodes

Appendix 5. Litter Classification Table

Litter code Description Litter code Description Litter code Description Litter code Description Cloth Other PL18 Fishing lures and glow sticks RB06 Rubber bands CL01 Clothing, shoes, hats and towels OT01 Paraffin or wax PL19 Fishing monofilament line RB07 Condoms CL02 Backpacks and bags OT02 Sanitary (nappies) PL20 Fishing traps and pots and rods RB08 Sex industry CL03 Canvas, sailcloth and sacking OT03 House hold Battery PL21 Rope and rope pieces RB09 Neoprene CL04 Rope and string OT04 Car parts(engines) PL22 Fishing net RB10 Aquaculture Rubber tubing and bands CL05 Carpet and furnishings OT05 Car Battery PL23 Box strapping RB11 Snorkelling, surfing and diving equipment CL06 Other (specify) OT06 Paint PL24 Fibreglass fragments Wood Foam OT07 Chairs PL25 Resin pellets WD01 Corks FP01 Foam sponge (expanded foam) OT08 Other (building) PL26 Fishing burley bucket WD02 Fishing traps and pots and floats, boats FP02 Polystyrene foam cups and food packs Paper and cardboard PL27 Plastic pieces/fragments WD03 Ice-cream sticks, chip forks, chopsticks & toothpicks FP03 Polystyrene foam buoys PC01 Paper (including newspapers & magazines) PL28 Firearm pieces WD04 Processed pieces of timber (pieces) FP04 Polystyrene foam (insulation & packaging) PC02 Cardboard boxes & fragments PL29 Fish measuring devices WD05 Matches & fireworks FP05 Other (specify) PC03 Cups, food trays, food wrappers, cigarette packs, drink containers PL30 Construction plastics Glass and ceramic PC04 Tubes for fireworks PL31 Food wrappers and sticks Mixed materials GC01 Construction material (brick, cement, pipes) PC05 Other (specify) PL32 Bailing twine, and meshing C01 Composite GC02 Tableware (plates & cups) PL33 Sex industry rubber sex toys GC03 Light globes/bulbs Plastic PL34 Adhesive tapes GC04 Fluorescent light tubes PL01 Bottle caps & lids PL35 Bubble wrap GC05 Glass buoys PL02 Bottles < 2 L PL36 Plumbing and associated pieces GC06 Glass or ceramic fragments PL03 Bottles, drums, jerry cans > 2 L PL37 Drift cards GC07 Glass jars and bottles PL04 Straws, knives, forks, spoons (cutlery) PL38 Buckets GC08 Other (specify) PL05 Drink package rings, six-pack rings, ring carriers PL39 Pens and stationary items Metal PL06 Food containers (fast food, cups, lunch boxes & similar) PL40 Transport items (tickets, bus tickets) M01 Tableware (plates, cups & cutlery) PL07 Plastic bags (opaque, clear, black & white) PL41 Cosmetics, toiletries, first aid M02 Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs PL08 Toys & party poppers PL42 Kitchen appliances and applications M03 Aluminium drink cans PL09 Gloves & sunglasses PL43 Other M04 Other cans (< 4 L) PL10 Toothbrushes M05 Gas bottles, drums & buckets ( > 4 L) PL11 Cigarette lighters M06 Foil wrappers PL12 Cigarettes, butts & filters Rubber M07 Fishing related (sinkers, lures, hooks, traps & pots) PL13 Syringes & medical equipment RB01 Balloons, balls & toys M08 Metal fragments PL14 Baskets, crates & trays RB02 Footwear (thongs) M09 Wire, wire mesh & barbed wire PL15 Fishing floats and buoys RB03 Gloves M10 Other (specify) PL16 Mesh bags (vegetable, oyster nets & mussel bags) RB04 Tyres M11 Autoparts PL17 Sheeting (tarpaulin or other woven plastic bags, palette wrap) RB05 Inner tubes, rubber sheet, and belts

Appendix 6. Large Items Data Sheet

Organisation Organisation responsible for the survey

Name of the surveyor LARGE ITEMS DATA SHEET Surveyor Name (person/s responsible for filling in this sheet) Site Name: ( ) Contact Phone Contact for surveyor

Region Name for the region

Beach ID Unique identity code for the beach

Use only for items that were not Date collected. Notes Complete survey data at top of form and then ONE row for EACH ITEM.

LARGE ITEM DESCRIPTION Status (floating, Latitude/Longitude Description Item type sunken, stranded buried)

Appendix 7. Litter Origins Information Table (International Barcode Number)

Barcode Country Barcode Country Barcode Country Barcode Country

000 - 139 United States and Canada 500 - 509 UK 624 Libya 779 Argentina 300 - 379 France 520 Greece 625 Jordan 780 Chile 380 Bulgaria 528 Lebanon 626 Iran 784 Paraguay 383 Slovenia 529 Cyprus 627 Kuwait 786 Ecuador 385 Croatia 530 Albania 628 Saudi Arabia 789 - 790 Brazil 387 BIH (Bosnia-Herzegovina) 531 MAC (FYR Macedonia) 629 Emirates 800 - 839 Italy 400 - 440 Germany 535 Malta 640 - 649 Finland 840 - 849 Spain 450 - 459 Japan 539 Ireland 690 - 695 China 850 Cuba 460 - 469 Russia 540 - 549 Belgium & Luxembourg 700 - 709 Norway 858 Slovakia 470 Kurdistan 560 Portugal 729 Israel 859 Czech 471 Taiwan 569 Iceland 730 - 739 Sweden 860 YU (Serbia & Montenegro) 474 Estonia 570 - 579 Denmark 740 Guatemala 865 Mongolia 475 Latvia 590 Poland 741 El Salvador 867 North Korea 476 Azerbaijan 594 Romania 742 Honduras 868 - 869 Turkey 477 Lithuania 599 Hungary 743 Nicaragua 870 - 879 Netherlands 478 Uzbekistan 600 - 601 South Africa 744 Costa Rica 880 South Korea 479 Sri Lanka 603 Ghana 745 Panama 884 Cambodia 480 Philippines 608 Bahrain 746 Dominican Republic 885 Thailand 481 Belarus 609 Mauritius 750 Mexico 888 Singapore 482 Ukraine 611 Morocco 754 - 755 Canada 890 India 484 Moldova 613 Algeria 759 Venezuela 893 Vietnam 485 Armenia 616 Kenya 760 - 769 Switzerland 899 Indonesia 486 Georgia 618 Ivory Coast 770 Colombia 900 - 919 Austria 487 Kazakhstan 619 Tunisia 773 Uruguay 930 - 939 Australia 489 Hong Kong 621 Syria 775 Peru 940 - 949 New Zealand 490 - 499 Japan 622 Egypt 777 Bolivia 955 Malaysia 958 Macau 30

Volunteer Checklist for Marine Debris Surveys

Volunteer registration forms signed and sent to Green Adelaide

Let someone know that you are doing the survey

Checked the weather. If it is a catastrophic or extreme weather day cancel the survey.

Marine Debris sampling and sorting equipment

Marine Debris Survey Information Guide with extra data sheets

Map of transect location and coordinates of start and finish points

Marine Debris Sampling Kit/s

GPS unit or mobile phone with GPS application

Tarpaulin, buckets, weighing scales

Gloves

Sharp knife

Camera

Pens, pencils

Permanent marker or labels to identify marine debris collection bags

Personal Equipment

Appropriate clothing (long sleeves, a hat), footwear (sturdy shoes), and waterproof outer garments for current weather conditions.

First aid kit/s

Sunscreen

Sufficient water and additional water in car

Sunglasses

Wet weather/ cold weather clothing

Food

Notes

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