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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Fiordland - West Cape

11 May 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Carla Fonseca-Paris

Overview

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6

2.8

1.3

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

168

Products

168

51377

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 148 25800
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 16 546
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 63 262
Food containers 10 152
Bottle caps & lids 15 63
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Plastic buoys 3 280
Strapping bands & tape 2 188
Gardening & farming related 1 37
Cigarette lighters 1 17
Clothes pegs 1 6
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Other Plastic 1 54
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Baskets, crates & trays 1 1350
Rope 16 22150
Straws 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 14 690
Foamed Plastic 11 176
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 10 175
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Wood 7 25292
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 25292
Rubber 2 109
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 109

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