Marine Debris Opportunistically Collected around Palmer Station, 2022-2023

Observations of marine debris in Antarctica have been increasing; however, impacts, distributions, sources, and transport pathways of debris remain poorly understood. These data include the date, location, and a brief description of marine debris found on the islands and in the waters around Palmer Station Antarctica during the 2022-2023 field season. These debris were found during routine seabird surveys on the islands around Palmer Station and during transits to islands on small boats. Debris were recorded when observed but the absence of debris were not recorded.