MDMAP Protocol Documents and Field Datasheets
This collection of documents serves as a library of MDMAP survey protocols, field datasheets, and quick reference guides for completing standing-stock and accumulation surveys. Click “more info” below each document to learn more.
Protocol Documents

Technical Memo: Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment
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TechnicalMemoMDMonitoring&Assessment.pdf (5.57 MB)

Accumulation Survey Materials

Accumulation Survey Quick Reference Guide
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AccumulationSurveyQuickReferenceGuide.pdf (183.87 KB)


Accumulation Survey Debris Datasheet
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AccumulationSurveyDebrisDatasheet.pdf (464.31 KB)


Accumulation Survey Site Characterization Sheet
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AccumulationSiteCharacterizationSheet.pdf (330.45 KB)

Standing Stock Survey Materials

Standing Stock Survey Quick Reference Guide
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StandingStockSurveyQuickReferenceGuide.pdf (217.03 KB)


Standing Stock Survey Debris Datasheet
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StandingStockSurveyDebrisDatasheet.pdf (466.66 KB)


Standing Stock Survey Site Characterization Sheet
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StandingStockSiteCharacterizationSheet.pdf (330.88 KB)

MDMAP Database Reference Documents
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