Getting Organised

It is important that you have planned your beach survey properly before starting it. This module takes you through the steps to get organised.

Get organised before you start

The last thing you want is to spend resources on a litter survey, only to encounter a problem that could be avoided with proper planning.

In this module, we will go over the most important steps needed to organise a beach macrolitter survey.

These include:

1. Define your research questions
2. Talk to your stakeholders
3. Plan your survey schedule
4. Get permission
5. Choose your survey approach
6. Organise helpers
7. Follow safety precautions
8. Get your equipment ready
9. Dispose of your litter responsibly