How is the AMDI Database used for reports and peer-reviewed research?
AMDI Data is collected using a robust scientific methodology, making it suitable as a data source for published research.
Recording data on the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) Database isn't just about how much rubbish we collect, it's about building a detailed picture of marine debris accumulation over time and space.
High-quality Scientific Data
We encourage everyone submitting data to the AMDI Database to be as descriptive as they can be. The Database can record lots of features, including:
- Brands
- Item Types and Subtypes
- Materials
- GPS locations
- Exact date and time
- Multiple entries for the same site'
- Weight, lengths and sizes of specific items
- Photo evidence
All data submitted to the AMDI Database undergoes quality checks by our in-house expert data team.
This, along with our stringent monitoring data from more than 80 sites across Australia, means researchers can rely on the AMDI Database to give a much more accurate picture than most other clean-up data.
Our Research
Take a look at some of the recent research we've published or been part of on our Reports and Publications page.