The Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) is partnering with public libraries across Australia to invite budding scientists and enthusiasts to be part of Citizen Science Corners in their local public library. 

Citizen Science Corners connect communities with real scientific research, making libraries a hub for discovery, dialogue while building connections and networks between scientists and communities

The second topic for the Northern Beaches Citizen Science Corner is Microplastics and Coastal Erosion.

Together, we will learn about the effects of microplastics and coastal erosion across the Northern Beaches. Become an AUSMAP participant and help collect coastal erosion data along the beaches using CoastSnap - a nationwide citizen science project that you can be a part of.

There is a pop-up beach in a box located at Mona Vale library in the outside courtyard where you can observe the effects of coastal erosion with this interactive activity.

Apps and sites to explore:

Coast Snap: https://www.coastsnap.com/

AUSMAP: https://www.ausmap.org/

The Ocean Cleanup Survey App: https://theoceancleanup.com/plastic-tracker/

CVA app - https://conservationvolunteers.com.au/cva-community-app/

Located at Mona Vale Library, accessible during opening hours.