Connecting knowledge and people working on marine litter
Through this dedicated project, Nodens is developing a shared database and professional network for people working to understand and address marine litter.
Marine-litter knowledge is valuable—but often fragmented
Research, datasets, methods, projects and local experience are spread across institutions, countries and disciplines. This project aims to make that knowledge easier to find, connect and use.
A developing resource for the marine-litter community
Discover knowledge
Find relevant research, datasets, monitoring methods, reports and practical resources.
Connect people
Identify organisations, researchers, practitioners and community initiatives working in the field.
Support collaboration
Share experience, find potential partners and strengthen the link between research, policy and action.
What the database aims to bring together
- Marine-litter research and datasets
- Monitoring and assessment methods
- Projects and local initiatives
- Organisations and specialists
- Tools, reports and educational resources
- Case studies and practical solutions
An early-stage project
The database is currently under development and its content is still limited.
This project page introduces the concept, gathers feedback and begins connecting with people and organisations that may want to contribute to—or benefit from—the future platform.
It forms part of Nodens’ wider work on communication, knowledge sharing and creative collaboration. The marine-litter database focuses on subject-specific knowledge and connections; the wider Nodens network brings together communication and creative expertise across polar and marine topics.
Discover the wider Nodens network →Help shape the marine litter project
Do you work on marine litter, manage relevant information or want to explore collaboration? Share a resource, tell us what the sector needs, or express your interest in the developing platform.