Dataset on marine debris from R. Puthupattinam and Kottaipattinam fishing zones, Palk Bay

A baseline survey on marine debris was conducted for the first time at two coastal sites, R. Puthupattinam and Kottaipattinam, in the Palk Bay region, Southeast Coast of India. The study aimed to assess debris type, spatial distribution, quantity, composition (biodegradable and non-biodegradable), and data correlation of marine debris