**Alpha Version Data** (has undergone several rounds of internal review from the Moore Institute and is ready for external review) This mock dataset is part of the [Microplastics Data Portal](https://github.com/Moore-Institute-4-Plastic-Pollution-Res/Microplastic_Data_Portal) and is intended to eventually serve as the data shared by state-accredited labs for microplastics in drinking water. It was created by discussions with domain experts. Data comes with a template with mock data entry and a rules file that can be used to validate the data using the [Data Validation Portal](https://wincowger.shinyapps.io/validate/).

**Alpha Version Data** (has undergone several rounds of internal review from the Moore Institute and is ready for external review) This mock dataset is part of the [Microplastics Data Portal](https://github.com/Moore-Institute-4-Plastic-Pollution-Res/Microplastic_Data_Portal) and is intended to eventually serve as the data shared by state-accredited labs for microplastics in drinking water. It was created by discussions with domain experts. Data comes with a template with mock data entry and a rules file that can be used to validate the data using the [Data Validation Portal](https://wincowger.shinyapps.io/validate/).

A review of peer-reviewed publications was undertaken, focusing on coastal and marine microplastics relevant to South Eastern Australia (South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales), as well as from ongoing citizen science programmes from AUSMAP (https://www.ausmap.org/). This dataset summarises basic information about the microplastics studies: the location of the study; if the study focused on water, sediment or biota; the type of biota (for biotic studies); and the DOI of the publication. Although the primary focus of this study was restricted to southeastern Australia, studies collated from other regions have also been included in this dataset. The outcomes of the literature review for other regions (QLD, NT, SA, WA, Tas) should not be considered comprehensive.

A review of peer-reviewed publications was undertaken, focusing on coastal and marine microplastics relevant to South Eastern Australia (South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales), as well as from ongoing citizen science programmes from AUSMAP (https://www.ausmap.org/). This dataset summarises basic information about the microplastics studies: the location of the study; if the study focused on water, sediment or biota; the type of biota (for biotic studies); and the DOI of the publication. Although the primary focus of this study was restricted to southeastern Australia, studies collated from other regions have also been included in this dataset. The outcomes of the literature review for other regions (QLD, NT, SA, WA, Tas) should not be considered comprehensive.

A review of peer-reviewed publications was undertaken, focusing on coastal and marine microplastics relevant to South Eastern Australia (South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales), as well as from ongoing citizen science programmes from AUSMAP. This dataset summarises basic information about the microplastics studies: the location of the study; if the study focused on water, sediment or biota; the type of biota (for biotic studies); and the DOI of the publication. Although the primary focus of this study was restricted to southeastern Australia, studies collated from other regions have also been included in this dataset. The outcomes of the literature review for other regions (QLD, NT, SA, WA, Tas) should not be considered comprehensive.

The data set contains a summary of literature sources involving microplastics in urban watersheds. This This primarily deals with aqueous phase and sediments from freshwater systems, along with influent and effluent from wastewater treatment plants. This dataset is not publicly accessible because: There are no data associated with this review paper. It can be accessed through the following means: N/A. Format: This is a review article. There are no data associated with the entry. This dataset is associated with the following publication: Birch, Q.T., P.M. Potter, P.X. Pinto, D.D. Dionysiou, and S.R. Al-Abed. Sources, transport, measurement, and impact of nano and microplastics in urban watersheds. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION. Elsevier Science Ltd, New York, NY, USA, 19: 275-336, (2020).

The data set contains a summary of literature sources involving microplastics in urban watersheds. This This primarily deals with aqueous phase and sediments from freshwater systems, along with influent and effluent from wastewater treatment plants. This dataset is not publicly accessible because: There are no data associated with this review paper. It can be accessed through the following means: N/A. Format: This is a review article. There are no data associated with the entry. This dataset is associated with the following publication: Birch, Q.T., P.M. Potter, P.X. Pinto, D.D. Dionysiou, and S.R. Al-Abed. Sources, transport, measurement, and impact of nano and microplastics in urban watersheds. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION. Elsevier Science Ltd, New York, NY, USA, 19: 275-336, (2020).