Empower community scientists, schools and environmental enthusiasts with the resources, tools and technology to contribute real data and create real change.
Use step-by-step guides and training videos to understand microplastic pollution, conduct microplastic surveys, upload and interpret the data using the Saturna Imaging System, and engage the larger community in results and solutions.
What's Included:
Suggested lesson plans (for teachers and parents)
Illustrated learning resources and infographics about microplastic pollution, their sources, types and environmental impacts
Word scrambles, "nurdles" and crosswords to test your knowledge
1 x sandy beach sampling protocol for collecting reliable data from your community
1 x mock in-classroom or at-home microplastics sampling activities (for those without access to a sandy beach)
1 x Saturna Imaging System to automatically image and analyze your data
1 x Saturna Imaging System User Manual
Sampling training videos
Analysis training videos
Data evaluation guide
Advocacy and communication tools
TheSaturna Imaging Systemisthe first-of-its-kind technology that rapidly analyzes data. Saturna automatically counts and characterizes the physical properties of visible microplastics from sandy beach samples to save time and reduce human error.
