Data Observation
Observation created by neil at Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School on 4/15/2020
In Investigation: Microplastics in our local ocean waters
Time & Place | |
| Location | |
| Date | 04/15/2020 |
| Time | 4:48 pm |
Field Collection Data | |
| Beach Name | Portland Beach |
| Nearest Town | Portland |
| Direction Beach Faces | Northeast |
| Photo of Collection Site |  |
| Photo Caption | Random Cat |
| How did you collect your water sample? | Tow Net |
| # of gallons of water collected | 1 |
| Tide Level | 2 |
| Precipitation types observed | 3 |
| Wind Speed (km/h) | 4 |
| Wind direction | North |
| Water temperature (Celsius) | 5 |
| Field Notes | Field note, yo! |
Qualitative Data | |
| Sample's label | Another label |
| Are micro plastic FIBERS present? | Yes |
| List colors of micro plastic FIBERS observed | Test Test 1 |
| Are micro plastic PELLETS OR FRAGMENTS present? | No |
| List colors of micro plastic PELLETS/FRAGMENTS observed | Test Test 2 |
| Notes | Test Test 3 |
Type & Color Only | |
| Sample label | Test Test 4 |
| Total # of microplastic FIBERS found | 5 |
| Total # of microplastic PELLETS/FRAGMENTS found | 6 |
| Total # of BLUE microplastics found | 7 |
| Total # of RED microplastics found | 8 |
| Total # of GREEN microplastics found | 9 |
| Total # of BLACK microplastics found | 10 |
| Total # of WHITE/TRANSPARENT microplastics found | 11 |
| Total # of OTHER COLOR microplastics found | 12 |
| Notes | Test Test Test Test Test Test Test Test |
Color, Shape & Size | |
| Sample label | Test Test 11 |
| Microplastic #1 - Color | Red |
| Microplastic #1 - Shape | Round |
| Microplastic #1- Size | 1 |
| Microplastic #2 - Color | Blue |
| Microplastic #2 - Shape | Angular |
| Microplastic #2 - Size | 2 |
| Microplastic #3 - Color | Green |
| Microplastic #3 - Shape | Other |
| Microplastic #3 - Size | 5 |
| Microplastic #4 - Color | White/Transparent |
| Microplastic #4 - Shape | Fiber |
| Microplastic #4 - Size | 6 |
