Marine Debris: What's in the Water

• Grades 5th-12th
• Length: 3.5 hours
• Type: Lab & Field Activity
• Alabama Course of Study

Students explore the problem of marine debris discovering microplastics, its sources, and how it affects ocean life. Students engage in an authentic research experience by collecting, categorizing, analyzing and interpreting data and discussing the implications of their personal choices.

Students’ feet might get wet and sandy. They will collect marine debris along the shore.

Keywords to review: Point Source Pollution, Non-point Source Pollution, Non-native Species, Erosion, Marine Debris