The Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS) aims to support the development of a global interoperable marine debris monitoring system to benefit the research community, as well as policy- and decision-making bodies and the private sector.
A globally coordinated and sustained observing system of marine debris to fill knowledge gaps and to address diverse stakeholder needs with adequate data and information.
Provide coordination and guidance to lead the marine debris community in establishing a sustained global observing system and facilitating open access to data.
IMDOS will coordinate activities to gradually increase the readiness level of the global observing system and associated data management systems, aiming for operational capacity by 2030.
IMDOS is being developed with the support of GEO Blue Planet and Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), in collaboration with the UNEP through the Global Partnership on Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter (GPML).