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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 North shore

25 May 2019

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Celia Richardson

Overview

A

6

3.0

3.0

100m x 11m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

11

679

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 3 2
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 1 1
Plastic bags 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 3 672
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 672
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Metal 2 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello North shore NZ Marine Studies Centre
03 May, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
11
58%

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello North shore NZ Marine Studies Centre
12 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
412
0%