Proposal for gathering and managing data sets on marine micro-litter on a European scale. Updated version: 07/06/2019.

Abstract

As part of the 3rd phase of EMODnet Chemistry the scope of attention has been expanded with gathering data and developing access to data and data products for Marine Litter. This document gives background information about EMODnet, its synergy with SeaDataNet and achievements of EMODnet Chemistry so far. Thereafter it gives the scope of the EMODnet Chemistry 3 project and in particular a proposal for gathering and managing data sets on micro-litter by EMODnet Chemistry partners on a European scale. The Technical Subgroup on Marine Litter (TSG ML) reviewed the proposal and provided feedback for refinement that were followed to update the present document.