The ISARGO project aims to conduct a trans-ecosystem risk assessment of marine litter in the global ocean by developing a novel map that estimates where distinct types of debris predominate and have the potential to impact species-at-risk.

The methodological approach will:

(i)  Compile, harmonize and standardize plastic litter data by marine environments to estimate litter types distribution and loads.

(ii) Estimate risk-levels for marine species-at-risk to encounter plastic litter.

(iii) Simulate and explore marine litter scenarios and their repercussion on marine life.

(iv) Communicate and transfer results effectively with different stakeholders.