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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Port Molyneux - South end

22 April 2022

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Adelle Heineman

Overview

A

2

1.7

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

29

Products

58

1058

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 25 104
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 2 6
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 7
Rope 4 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 8
Food containers 1 6
Food wrappers 1 2
Fishing gear 3 65
Glass & Ceramic 18 792
Glass or ceramic fragments 16 406
Bottles & jars 2 386
Paper & Cardboard 8 11
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 8 11
Metal 4 88
Aluminium drink cans 2 46
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 42
Rubber 2 6
Construction & Automotive 2 6
Wood 1 57
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 57

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