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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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Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove)

22 June 2022

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Zoe Psaroutuakis

Overview

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31m x 15m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

267

Products

124

637

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 67 219
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 2 101
Strapping bands & tape 3 1
Straws 7 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 3
Fishing line 4 21
Bottle neck rings 4 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Safety & construction related 2 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 5 17
Plastic sheeting 1 23
Food wrappers 17 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 35
Foamed Plastic 45 28
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 8 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 37 27
Glass & Ceramic 4 16
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 16
Wood 3 365
Other Wood (specify) 1 263
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 102
Paper & Cardboard 3 6
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 6
Rubber 1 3
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 3
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove) NZ Marine Studies Centre
27 Jan, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
474
52%

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove) NZ Marine Studies Centre
09 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
25
69%