Researchers can access data for use in ocean-borne microplastic monitoring and collection.
Water
CYGNSS mission microplastic concentration dataset now available to the public
The ocean is full of tiny plastic particles – we found a way to track them with satellites
In The Conversation, Chris Ruf explains how CYGNSS can find the source ocean microplastics and aid in future clean up.
Tracking ocean microplastics from space
Satellites give new insights on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, plus sources and flows of ocean microplastic.