Citizen Science GIS: Tackling Marine Debris in Belize 🌊

Marine debris poses health and safety hazards for humans and animals. We use participatory GIS, sketch mapping, beach surveys, and interviews to explore community perceptions of marine debris and potential solutions. We pay particular attention to sense of place and emotional attachment to understand how residents view debris and to create culturally sensitive spatial information. Our results provide implications for further coastal planning in Belize and beyond.