Introduction to this module
Getting around the lesson
- This module is in the form of a lesson activity.
- You need to ensure that you view each page of the lesson.
- To do this click ‘Continue lesson’ at the end of each page.
- If you miss a page, the lesson will be marked as incomplete and you will need to go back and ensure that you view each page.
- To go back to a previous page- Press the ‘Back’ button at the bottom of the page
In this module the focus is getting a better understanding of marine litter.
In this lesson activity you will be introduced to:
- A definition of marine litter
- Learn more about where litter comes from
- Find out what happens to marine litter
- Learn some ways to tackle marine litter
- Learn about the current and historical production of plastics
- Learn more about where litter leaks into the marine environment
- Learn about the different sizes of marine litter and why this is important
- Take a closer look at the impacts of marine litter
- Study actions arising as a result of the impacts of marine litter
- How beach monitoring can contribute to action and policy