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Microdebris contamination in Australian coastal and marine waters
The data provides information relevant to determining time series estimates of anthropogenic marine debris contamination across the IMOS National Mooring Network (NMN) including National Reference Stations (NRS), with a focus on microplastics (plastics < 5 mm). Specifically, it summarises the physical (i.e., size, shape and colour) properties and chemical nature (i.e., synthetic, semi-synthetic or naturally derived, and polymer type) along with the associated sampling coordinates and field collection data. This dataset, together with other variables already measured across the NMN (e.g., surface salinity, current, plankton, fish larvae), has the potential to provide insight into abundance, spatial distribution and fluctuations in anthropogenic marine debris, as well as identify potential source materials, geographic (i.e., land-based) inputs and fate. Information on such contamination is critical to inform policy and management on marine pollution in Australia’s marine estate and to assess the effectiveness of policy responses.
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- Date (Revision)
- 2024-10-17T00:00:00
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- Website
- AIMS Web Site
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- AIMS Web Site
- Credit
- Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
- Credit
- Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) is enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). It is operated by a consortium of institutions as an unincorporated joint venture, with the University of Tasmania as Lead Agent.
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- On going
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- 2021-01-27
- Maintenance and update frequency
- Quarterly
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- Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License
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- Use Limitation: All AIMS data, products and services are provided "as is" and AIMS does not warrant their fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. While AIMS has made every reasonable effort to ensure high quality of the data, products and services, to the extent permitted by law the data, products and services are provided without any warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of title, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. AIMS make no representation or warranty that the data, products and services are accurate, complete, reliable or current. To the extent permitted by law, AIMS exclude all liability to any person arising directly or indirectly from the use of the data, products and services.
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- Attribution: Format for citation of metadata sourced from Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) in a list of reference is as follows: "Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). (2021). Microdebris contamination in Australian coastal and marine waters. https://doi.org/10.25845/xa98-3449, accessed[date-of-access]".
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- English
- Character encoding
- UTF8
Content Information
- Content type
- Physical measurement
Distribution Information
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Miller, M.E., Carsique, M., Santana, M.F.S., Brinkman, R., Motti, C.A., Hamann, M., Kroon, F.J., 2022. Influence of temporal and physicochemical properties on plastic contamination at the Yongala shipwreck, Australia. Environmental Pollution 307, 119545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119545
Miller, M.E., Carsique, M., Santana, M.F.S., Brinkman, R., Motti, C.A., Hamann, M., Kroon, F.J., 2022. Influence of temporal and physicochemical properties on plastic contamination at the Yongala shipwreck, Australia. Environmental Pollution 307, 119545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119545
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aims:AODN-IMOS_Microdebris_Stations
AODN-IMOS Microdebris Stations
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Miller, M. E., Kroon, F. J., & Motti, C. A. (2017). Recovering microplastics from marine samples: A review of current practices. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 123(1), 6–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.08.058
Miller, M. E., Kroon, F. J., & Motti, C. A. (2017). Recovering microplastics from marine samples: A review of current practices. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 123(1), 6–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.08.058
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Standard Operating Procedure - Density Flotation
Standard Operating Procedure - Density Flotation
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Schlawinsky, M., Santana, M.F.M., Motti, C.A., Barbosa Martins, A., Thomas-Hall, P., Miller, M.E., Lefèvre, C., Kroon, F.J. (2022) Improved microplastic processing from complex biological samples using a customized vacuum filtration apparatus. Limnology and Oceanography: Methods, 1-15.https://doi.org/10.1002/lom3.10504
Schlawinsky, M., Santana, M.F.M., Motti, C.A., Barbosa Martins, A., Thomas-Hall, P., Miller, M.E., Lefèvre, C., Kroon, F.J. (2022) Improved microplastic processing from complex biological samples using a customized vacuum filtration apparatus. Limnology and Oceanography: Methods, 1-15.https://doi.org/10.1002/lom3.10504
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Access this data via the AODN Portal
Access this data via the AODN Portal
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Santana MFM, Kroon FJ, van Herwerden L, Vamvounis G, Motti CA: An assessment workflow to recover microplastics from complex biological matrices. Marine Pollution Bulletin 2022, 179:113676.
Santana MFM, Kroon FJ, van Herwerden L, Vamvounis G, Motti CA: An assessment workflow to recover microplastics from complex biological matrices. Marine Pollution Bulletin 2022, 179:113676.
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Marine Matters Newsletter #37 June 2022
Marine Matters Newsletter #37 June 2022
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Kroon, F., Motti, C., Talbot, S., Sobral, P., & Puotinen, M. (2018). A workflow for improving estimates of microplastic contamination in marine waters: A case study from North-Western Australia. Environmental Pollution, 238, 26–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2018.03.010
Kroon, F., Motti, C., Talbot, S., Sobral, P., & Puotinen, M. (2018). A workflow for improving estimates of microplastic contamination in marine waters: A case study from North-Western Australia. Environmental Pollution, 238, 26–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2018.03.010
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Miller, M. E., Motti, C. A., Menendez, P., & Kroon, F. J. (2021). Efficacy of Microplastic Separation Techniques on Seawater Samples: Testing Accuracy Using High-Density Polyethylene. The Biological Bulletin, 240(1), 52–66. https://doi.org/10.1086/710755
Miller, M. E., Motti, C. A., Menendez, P., & Kroon, F. J. (2021). Efficacy of Microplastic Separation Techniques on Seawater Samples: Testing Accuracy Using High-Density Polyethylene. The Biological Bulletin, 240(1), 52–66. https://doi.org/10.1086/710755
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Jensen, L. H., Motti, C. A., Garm, A. L., Tonin, H., & Kroon, F. J. (2019). Sources, distribution and fate of microfibres on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 9021. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-45340-7
Jensen, L. H., Motti, C. A., Garm, A. L., Tonin, H., & Kroon, F. J. (2019). Sources, distribution and fate of microfibres on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 9021. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-45340-7
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Kroon, F. J., Motti, C. E., Jensen, L. H., & Berry, K. L. E. (2018). Classification of marine microdebris: A review and case study on fish from the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Scientific Reports, 8(1), 16422. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-34590-6
Kroon, F. J., Motti, C. E., Jensen, L. H., & Berry, K. L. E. (2018). Classification of marine microdebris: A review and case study on fish from the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Scientific Reports, 8(1), 16422. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-34590-6
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AODN-IMOS Microdebris Contamination Data Dictionary
AODN-IMOS Microdebris Contamination Data Dictionary
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AODN-IMOS Microdebris Data (ALL) from Jan-2021 to Apr-2024 [zip folder size: 65KB]
AODN-IMOS Microdebris Data (ALL) from Jan-2021 to Apr-2024 [zip folder size: 65KB]
Resource lineage
- Statement
- Field data is generated by IMOS partners conducting microplastics tows across the NMN and includes specific details on location, time and date of collection. The dataset starts in Jan 2016, with monthly sampling tows at the Yongala (YON) NRS site (Miller et al., 2022). In Jan 2021 sampling was expanded to multiple locations across the NMN in a two-year pilot program funded by IMOS New Technology Proving. Sampling sites include: Port Hacking (PHB), Rottnest (ROT), and Darwin (DAR) NRS sites, as well as Bonney Coast (VBM100), Gulf Saint Vincent (SAMSGV) and Spencer Gulf (SAM8SG) mooring stations. In Sep 2023 the program was extended until Jun 2027 and expanded to include three new sites: North Stradbroke Island (NRSNSI), Maria Island (NRSMAI) and Kangaroo Island (NRSKAI). Where feasible, the sampling frequency was increased to monthly. Due to accessibility issues, sampling was discontinued at SAM8SG. Duplicate tows (approx. 10 min duration) are taken at each site and each sampling period (monthly or quarterly, dependent on site accessibility). Samples are preserved in diluted ethanol (prior to Jun 2020 in 4% formalin) and transported to AIMS for processing. Laboratory processing is conducted at the AIMS laboratory, Townsville, using published standardised microplastic measurement strategies developed in-house (Jensen et al. 2019; Kroon et al. 2018a, b; Miller et al. 2017, Miller et al 2020, Miller et al. 2022, Santana et al. 2022, Schlawinsky et al. 2022) and governed by detailed management practices around QA/QC, calibration and provenance. To ensure the robustness of the workflow, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated Task Risk Assessments (TRAs) for collecting, processing and analysing marine environmental samples for microplastic contamination are available via the AODN. A data dictionary is available for consultation and download, and provides definitions of terminology and categories reported to assist in the interpretation of the dataset. This data is suitable for quantifying marine debris contamination, including microplastics, in Australian coastal and marine waters. Inclusion of such data in numerical simulations will improve understanding of potential sources, transport and fate of microplastics across the NMN (e.g., see Jensen et al. 2019, Miller et al., 2022). Finally, anthropogenic marine debris estimates can be used to provide realistic exposure scenarios for effect studies in the field (e.g., susceptibility of larval fish to microplastic contamination at IMOS sampling locations) and the laboratory (e.g., effects on growth and survival of exposed marine organisms) for ecological risk assessments. References: Jensen, L.H., Motti, C.A., Garm, A.L., Tonin, H., Kroon, F.J., 2019. Sources, distribution and fate of microfibres on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Scientific Reports 9, 9021. Kroon, F., Motti, C., Talbot, S., Sobral, P., Puotinen, M., 2018. A workflow for improving estimates of microplastic contamination in marine waters: A case study from North-Western Australia. Environmental Pollution 238, 26-38. Kroon, F.J., Motti, C.A., Jensen, L.H., Berry, K.L.E., 2018. Classification of marine microdebris: A review and case study on fish from the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Scientific Reports 8, 16422. Miller, M.E., Kroon, F.J., Motti, C.A., 2017. Recovering microplastics from marine samples: A review of current practices. Marine Pollution Bulletin 123, 6-18. Miller, M., Menéndez, P., Motti, C., Kroon, F., 2020. Efficacy of microplastic separation techniques on seawater samples: Testing accuracy using high-density polyethylene. Biological Bulletin 240, 52–66. Miller, M.E., Carsique, M., Santana, M.F.S., Brinkman, R., Motti, C.A., Hamann, M., Kroon, F.J., 2022. Influence of temporal and physicochemical properties on plastic contamination at the Yongala shipwreck, Australia. Environmental Pollution 307, 119545. Santana, M.F.M, Kroon, F.J., van Herwerden, L., Vamvounis, G., Motti, C.A., 2022. An assessment workflow to recover microplastics from complex biological matrices. Marine Pollution Bulletin 179, 113676. Schlawinsky, M., Santana, M.F.M., Motti, C.A., Martins, A.B., Thomas-Hall, P., Miller, M., Lefèvre, C., Kroon, F.J., 2022. Customized vacuum filtration apparatus refines microplastic processing: a case study of the Australian sharpnose shark. Limnology and Oceanography: Methods 20, 553-567.
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- As needed
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- English
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- UTF8
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- 0800 to 1640 UTC+10: Monday to Friday
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- Date info (Creation)
- 2021-09-29T00:00:00
- Date info (Revision)
- 2024-09-06T00:00:00
Metadata standard
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- ISO 19115-3:2018
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