Marine trash sampling at Pasir Ris Beach on 14 Apr 2018 (Sat)

Join us in a sampling of marine trash at Pasir Ris Park beach! Data on both macro-debris (>5 mm) and microplastics (1 – 5 mm) would be collected from 20 quadrats (2.5 m by 2.5 m) in a systematic manner and supplies such as trash bags, sieves and gloves would be provided. Your participation would contribute valuable data to the NUS-NParks Marine Debris Monitoring Programme and would be used to establish the baseline data of marine trash in Singapore. Interested to find out more? Please refer to the webpage here: https://coastalcleanup.wordpress.com/nus‒nparks-marine-debris-monitoring-programme/

The sampling would be done at Pasir Ris Park beach, near BBQ Pit 64 on 14 Apr 2018, Saturday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Participants could catch bus 403 from Pasir Ris Bus Interchange and alight at "Opp Unit 104" and walk for 10–15 minutes to BBQ Pit 64. More details about bus 403 can be found here.

Suitable for adults and children age 15 and above (if accompanied and supervised by adults).

About the site: Pasir Ris Park (BBQ pit 64) is a less frequented area located at the western end of Pasir Ris Park and faces the Johor Strait.

Itinerary:

• 3:00pm (30 min) – Safety and procedure briefing. Apply insect repellent, and distribution of gloves and trash bags.

• 3:30pm (90 min) – Set up quadrats and begin macro-debris and microplastic collection

• 5:00pm (30 min) – Categorisation, counting and data recording of macro-debris.

• 5:30pm (10 min) – End of data recording; Transport of trash bags to Trash Disposal Point

• 5:40pm – End of event

Things to note:

1. Cleanup supplies such as gloves, trash bags, and weighing scales will be provided.
2. You must wear hard-soled covered shoes or booties to protect your feet from hazards, else you won’t be able to participate in the sampling. Slippers and sandals are not allowed.
3. A change of clothes is recommended after a sweaty workout.
4. Long pants are recommended to protect your legs from insect bites.
5. We will continue the sampling in rain (bring rain gear) but cease if there is threat of lightning.

Things to bring:

1. Water bottle (with at least one litre of water)
2. Hat, sun block and/or insect repellent
3. Reusable raincoat/poncho (we will work in light rain)
4. Change of clothes for public transpor

Be prepared:

1. Sleep early the night before
2. Have a decent lunch– It’s hard work!
3. Be punctual as the tide waits for no one!
4. Please read our advice to participants to prepare yourself for the sampling exercise!

Thank you for your interest and see you on the beach!