An Island community group is asking for volunteers to collect data to fight global plastic pollution.

Island group Planet Aware is calling for Islanders to get involved with The Great Nurdle Hunt, ahead of the United Nations' Global Plastic Treaty negotiations.

Planet Aware has a schedule of nurdle hunts available on its website, and is encouraging communities to organise their own hunts.

Data collected from the hunts can be logged on www.nurdlehunt.org.uk, which helps to build a global map of nurdle pollution

Nurdles, also known as plastic pellets, are a form of microplastic pollution, which enter the environment through container spills, poor handling and manufacturing practices.

They can be found on Isle of Wight beaches.

Project officer for The Great Nurdle Hunt, Dani Whitlock said: “The hunt provides crucial evidence of nurdle pollution, but also shows decision makers that people really care and want to see further action to address this issue.

"Results from this year’s hunt will be used to inform and influence the UN Global Plastic Treaty negotiations, which conclude in December 2024.

"It is a great time to get involved and make an impact, by taking part and logging your finds.”