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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Quarantine Island - Big Bay North

21 May 2022

Quarantine Island Community

Cristina Barriga

Overview

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12

12.2

68.0

68m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

841

Products

572

2965

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 354 867
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 25 569
Gardening & farming related 9 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 84 12
Other Plastic 1 4
Strapping bands & tape 5 9
Straws 6 9
Rope 3 9
Food wrappers 79 49
Bottle seals & tabs 5 3
Parking tickets & receipts 2 1
Fishing gear 1 45
Bottles <= 2 L 1 42
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 113 80
Plastic utensils 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 16 29
Glass & Ceramic 130 882
Bottles & jars 1 415
Glass or ceramic fragments 129 467
Foamed Plastic 63 10
Foam sponge 2 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 61 7
Wood 13 875
Other Wood (specify) 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 874
Rubber 7 306
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 74
Rubber gloves 3 231
Rubber bands 2 1
Metal 3 6
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 5
Construction material 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 19
Clothing, towels and linen 2 19

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