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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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Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove)

27 January 2022

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Adelle Heineman

Overview

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1

1.0

15.0

31m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

474

Products

147

16548

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 68 193
Glass or ceramic fragments 68 193
Plastic 51 260
Resin pellets C N/A
Food containers 3 6
Pens & Stationery 1 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 9
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 114
Rope 1 80
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 18
Food wrappers 8 9
Straws 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 5 7
Hangers & retail packaging 2 10
Foamed Plastic 25 92
Foam sponge 1 85
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 24 7
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Wood 1 16000
Other Wood (specify) 1 16000
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove) NZ Marine Studies Centre
09 Apr, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
268
49%

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove) NZ Marine Studies Centre
22 Jun, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
267
90%