Dataset of microscopic images and infrared spectra of beach sediment samples from Juara, Salang, and Tulai in Tioman Island, Malaysia.

Summary: Scientists collected sand from three beautiful beaches on Tioman Island in Malaysia. They looked at the sand under a microscope and used special light (infrared) to see exactly what was in it. They were mostly looking for tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, to see how polluted the beaches are. This information helps us understand ocean pollution better and gives other scientists a great tool to study how to keep our marine life safe.