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Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank South

19 December 2021

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Joy Knight

Overview

B

5

3.7

3.3

100m x 20m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

60

Products

120

4383

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 97 526
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 1 1
Gloves 3 12
Fishing line 4 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 243
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 8
Straws 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 8 17
Rope 11 38
Strapping bands & tape 3 6
Food wrappers 12 8
Bottles <= 2 L 4 135
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 28
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 27 20
Foamed Plastic 6 22
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 17
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Wood 6 3502
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 3502
Metal 3 128
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 111
Aluminium drink cans 1 15
Foil wrappers 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 3 22
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 22
Paper & Cardboard 2 122
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 120
Rubber 2 60
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 60
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank South Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
24 Sep, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
78
69%

Next survey in this area

Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank South Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
28 Apr, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
40
75%