MDMAP Protocol Documents and Field Datasheets

These documents serve as a library of MDMAP survey protocols, field datasheets, and quick reference guides for completing shoreline site surveys. Click “more info” below each document to learn more.

Protocol

Cover of the Shoreline Survey Guide.

NOAA Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project Shoreline Survey Guide

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PDF icon MDMAP_Shoreline_Survey_Guide_2021_TM_NOS-ORR_56.pdf (8.4 MB)
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MDMAP Marine Debris Item Categorization Guide cover.

MDMAP Marine Debris Item Categorization Guide

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PDF icon MDMAP_Item_Categorization_Guide_2021.pdf (33.84 MB)
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Datasheets

Cover of the Site Characterization Form.

Shoreline Site Characterization Form

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PDF icon MDMAP-shoreline-characterization-form-NOV2021.pdf (535.27 KB)
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Cover of the Survey Coversheet and Quick Reference.

Survey Coversheet and Quick Reference

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PDF icon MDMAP-survey-coversheet-NOV2021.pdf (547 KB)
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Cover of Transect Survey Form.

Transect Survey Form

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PDF icon MDMAP-transect-survey-form-NOV2021.pdf (296.07 KB)
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