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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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Rotoroa Island - Base Camp 1

12 February 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

A

7

5.3

2.7

100m x 15m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

87

Products

130

507

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 93 207
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 4 8
Food containers 3 3
Straws 2 2
Fishing gear 1 6
Fishing nets 1 3
Rope 47 140
Food wrappers 12 5
Fishing line 4 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 18
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 17 98
Glass or ceramic fragments 17 98
Rubber 14 48
Rubber bands 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 8
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 7 38
Foamed Plastic 4 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Foam sponge 1 2
Wood 1 83
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 83
Metal 1 68
Construction material 1 68

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Rotoroa Island - Base Camp 1 CBRE
10 Apr, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
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