COASST Marine Debris Training
Date and Time
Sunday Apr 15, 2018
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
Sunday, April 15th from 10:00am-4:00pm.
Location
Ocean Shores Library
Fees/Admission
There is no charge to attend, but we ask participants to provide a $20 refundable deposit if they would like to take home a COASST survey toolkit.
Contact Information
For more information on COASST:
Address: University of Washington, School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, Box 355020, Seattle, WA 98195-5020;
Phone: 206-221-6893;
Website: www.coasst.org;
Email: [email protected]
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Description
The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver a free training session for citizens interested in joining the COASST Marine Debris program. The COASST Marine Debris program is focused on the intersection of science, conservation, and communities. Through an interactive, hands-on workshop, trainees will learn how to collect data on the characteristics and location of debris - data that will ultimately be used to map the source and transport pathways of debris and to identify potential harm to people, wildlife, and local coastal ecosystems. Beach surveys are best conducted in groups of 2 or more – please come with a survey partner in mind or plan to join a team during training. No prior experience is necessary, just a commitment to survey a specific beach at least once a month. Training activities take place indoors. Reserve your training spot by calling COASST at 206-221-6893 or by emailing [email protected]
