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

beach-icon Beach.

Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site

4 June 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

A

4

2.6

1.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

84

Products

167

968

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 161 693
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 21
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 7
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Plastic sheeting 1 140
Food containers 2 9
Cable ties & zip ties 4 11
Rope 20 245
Fishing gear 1 3
Strapping bands & tape 9 3
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 110 219
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Safety & construction related 2 26
Glass & Ceramic 3 180
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 2
Bottles & jars 1 178
Metal 1 92
Fishing related 1 92
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 2

Materials

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