We are very excited to announce the return of The Great Global Nurdle Hunt for 2025! This year's hunt will take place across the world between the 1st - 31st October 2025.

The Great Global Nurdle Hunt is our annual citizen science event, which asks organisations, communities and individuals to organise nurdle hunts all around the world to draw attention to this issue and collect a snapshot of data on global plastic pellet pollution. 

The crucial data gathered by nurdle hunters helps highlight the scale of the problem to decision makers worldwide and strengthens calls for action to tackle this significant source of global microplastic pollution.

Participating is easy, no special equipment is needed, and anyone can join! Here is how you take part:

1. Look for nurdles at your local beach, river, or lake on any day in October.
2. Record your findings (even if you find no nurdles , your data still helps!)
3. Upload your data to our global nurdle pollution map.
4. Spread the word by sharing your hunt on social media and encourage others to get involved.

Find out more about how to take part in this year's event, by downloading our new resource packs below.

Download our new app designed to make nurdle hunting easier than ever! Log your sightings quickly even without an internet connection and use the built-in counter to effortlessly track your finds. Download from app stores now!

Since Fidra launched the Great Nurdle Hunt in 2013, over 20,000 dedicated volunteers have completed over 7,000 verified hunts around the world, collecting vital data, photos and stories from communities impacted.  The millions of nurdles found from Hawaii to Iceland shows the scale of the nurdle pollution problem and is a collective call for more action from industry and policy makers.

Key Findings:

• 257 nurdle hunts undertaken
• 90% of nurdle hunts found nurdles
• 1,361 volunteers took part
• 29 Countries have participated
• 56 Organisations have taken part

For more information, make sure to check out our YouTube channel, with resources and information including:

• The Social Media Masterclass - aimed at supporting NGO's improve their social media campaigns.
• Making an impact - The story of where the Great Nurdle Hunt began, why it matters, why you should take part and how! 
• The Great Nurdle Hunt ​2013-2023: ​Results Webinar - What does 10 years of nurdle hunt data show use and what were the results of The Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2023.
• How to use the Great Global Nurdle Hunt Data to communicate the pellet pollution crisis.
• The Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2025- How to take part and make an impact in the 2025 event!

Thank you to the amazing organisations who participate in the hunt, and to everyone who searched and raised awareness about this issue. Your efforts are critical in making this microplastic pollution problem more visible, helping to increase pressure on government and industry to step up and end nurdle loss.

Our growing nurdle network allows organisations to share knowledge and expertise on solutions, bringing us all closer to stopping global nurdle pollution for good. If you would like to learn more about nurdle pollution and solutions visit our Nurdle Information Hub for NGOs and community groups.