About PlastiCount Pilipinas

PlastiCount Pilipinas is an open-source database documenting marine plastic pollution throughout Philippine coastal and ocean environments. The platform combines data collection with interactive mapping tools. It was designed to increase local capacity for monitoring plastics in marine systems.

The tool integrates crowdsourced observations with spatial visualization capabilities. Users can view pollution patterns across different Philippine regions and water bodies. The platform supports evidence-based decision-making for coastal management.

Key Features

• Also provides interactive mapping of marine plastic distribution
• Furthermore, enables community-based data collection from coastal areas
• In addition, displays temporal trends in pollution across regions
• Additionally, offers downloadable datasets for independent analysis

Access and Data

PlastiCount Pilipinas operates as an open-source platform with publicly available data. Access the interactive map and database directly at plasticount.ph. All collected observations contribute to understanding marine plastic pollution patterns in Philippine waters.