Florida Microplastic Awareness Project
University of Florida/IFAS Extension
| Presented By | University of Florida/IFAS Extension |
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| Goal |
Measure microplastics in Florida waters via volunteer sampling
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| Task |
Collect, filter, analyze water samples for microplastic particles
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| Where | |
| Description |
Help scientists monitor microplastic pollution by collecting natural water samples, filtering them to isolate tiny plastic particles and observing results under a microscope. Volunteers also raise awareness about microplastic sources, take pledges to reduce plastic waste, and enter data to contribute to statewide maps of microplastic concentrations. Read more |
| How to get started |
Contact Anna Braswell (a.braswell@ufl.edu) or Carolyn Kovacs (c.kovacs@ufl.edu). |
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| Total expense | $0.00 |
| Ideal Age Group | Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), Adults |
| Spend the time | Indoors or Outdoors |
| Topics | Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial |
| Tags | water, marine, microplastic |
| Website | Florida Microplastic Awareness Project |
| Project Entry Updated | Tue Nov 10 13:45:14 2026 +0000 |
