Litter and plastic is an identified threat to marine environments, with an estimated 4 – 12 million tonnes of litter entering the world’s oceans annually. Through our world-leading marine mammal research, MMF witnesses the direct impact of plastics on the marine mammals inhabiting Victoria’s coastline, including the Critically Endangered Burrunan dolphin. With an estimated 80% of marine debris originating from land, local communities are crucial in the conservation and protection of marine environments!

The Marine Litter Project Workshop introduces participants to Victoria’s incredible marine mammal diversity, highlights the impact of litter on marine environments, and tasks them with undertaking sustainable action to make a difference in their own communities. Through relevant education, and hands on activities such as litter clean ups, the Marine Litter Project Workshop inspires appreciation and fosters a connection to marine environments through our local marine mammals, highlighting how local litter can impact distant environments, and empowers participants to take action and make a positive difference.

*This program is suited for community groups included:

Life Saving Victoria Clubs
Scouts Victoria Groups

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Discover the incredible marine mammal diversity of Victoria through this engaging and interactive program.
Identify the impact of litter and plastic on marine environments.
Identify the dispersal vectors of litter and plastic from terrestrial to marine environments.
Identify plastic, litter and sustainability issues and areas of concern in the local community or community group.
Develop, plan and design effective sustainability strategies to mitigate the impact of plastic and litter within the local community or community group.

MMF’s Marine Litter Project Workshop is an interactive lecture-style presentation with hands-on practical activities and games. All program activities can be tailored to suit the needs of the participant group, and participants will explore the marine mammal diversity of Victoria, identify the threats they face, and what can be done to protect and conserve this environment.

Our Marine Litter Project Workshop is designed specifically to engage local community groups such as Life Saving Victoria clubs and Scouts Victoria Groups.

All program materials, resources, and equipment will be provided by MMF.

MMF can tailor program content and duration to meet your activity needs, so please speak with an MMF Educator if you require specific content development.

For further information, please see the MMF Policies page.