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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Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank South

19 October 2022

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

3

1.3

0.8

100m x 20m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

39

Products

78

2269

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 63 864
Resin pellets A N/A
Gloves 1 6
Mesh bags 1 16
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 17
Other Plastic 1 21
Bottle neck rings 1 5
Gardening & farming related 2 7
Plastic bags 1 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 8
Food wrappers 6 5
Food containers 6 12
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 5
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Rope 2 65
Plastic utensils 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 146
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 9
Fishing line 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 12 70
Bottles <= 2 L 3 83
Baskets, crates & trays 2 356
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 25
Paper & Cardboard 6 16
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 16
Wood 3 1378
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1369
Corks 1 9
Other 3 9
Personal care items 2 9
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

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