We initiated a platform to gather citizen science mapping tools with LIPI (now BRIN) named marinedebris.id since 2017 with the aim to create appropriate programs based on primary data. This is because we believe anybody can contribute in helping policy-makers and other stakeholders decide what is the best solution in preventing and combating marine debris for a cleaner ocean.
Marine Debris Rangers (MDR) is the continuation of IYMDS, where chosen alumni are given the opportunity to expand their program modelling DCA’s best practices in their respective areas.