Environmental group seeking citizen scientists to complete 2024 survey, especially in northwest and Northern Ireland
The annual Coastwatch autumn survey has found “a massive reduction” in plastic bottles, aluminium cans and steel tins washing up on Irish shorelines following the introduction of a deposit return scheme earlier this year.
There is still opportunity for people to participate, while there is a need to scale-up surveying in Northern Ireland and in Co Donegal in particular to ensure a full picture, said Coastwatch international co-ordinator Karin Dubsky, who initiated the survey with Frank McDonald of The Irish Times in 1987.
Ms Dubsky said every year is different and weather also can impact what is found on the shore. “Beyond the important data collected and improved understanding of the coastal environment some surveyors are coming across high-value features they want to report and see protected; some come across issues or pollution incidents which need to be addressed.”
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