Get Ospar Marine Litter Monitoring Survey Form - Environ

This guide provides clear and detailed instructions on how to complete the OSPAR Marine Litter Monitoring Survey Form online. Whether you are a seasoned surveyor or new to this process, this guide will help you understand each section and ensure accurate data collection.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the OSPAR Marine Litter Monitoring Survey Form. This action will allow you to open the form in an editable format.
2. Enter the name of the beach where the survey is conducted. This specific detail is crucial for identifying the location of your survey.
3. Fill in the name and contact information of the first surveyor, including their phone number and email address. Ensure accuracy to facilitate any follow-up communications.
4. Provide the OSPAR beach ID. This unique identifier helps in tracking and categorizing data specific to each beach.
5. List the country where the survey is taking place, ensuring it is consistent with the regional context of the OSPAR monitoring efforts.
6. Include the date of the survey in the format day/month/year, making sure to adhere to this specification to avoid confusion.
7. Document whether litter was collected during the survey. Select 'Yes' or 'No' accordingly.
8. Indicate when the beach was last cleaned. Provide the date in the same day/month/year format used earlier.
9. Specify if you diverted from the predetermined 100 meters during the survey. If 'Yes,' provide details on how much you diverged.
10. Assess whether any weather conditions affected the survey data. Tick the appropriate boxes for wind, rain, snow, ice, sand storms, exceptionally high tides, and fog.
11. If stranded or dead animals were found, indicate 'Yes' or 'No.' If 'Yes,' provide the number and any relevant details such as species name, condition (alive or dead), and details about entanglement in litter.
12. Note any circumstances that may have influenced the survey, such as cleaning activities or unusual replenishment of the beach.
13. Report any events leading to unusual types or amounts of litter on the beach, specifying the nature of these events.
14. Document all litter items found within the designated 100-meter area by filling in the total counts for each category provided in the form.
15. Once all sections are completed and reviewed, save your changes, and if necessary, download, print, or share the completed form as required.

Complete the OSPAR Marine Litter Monitoring Survey Form online today and contribute to the ongoing effort to monitor and reduce marine litter.