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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

beach-icon Beach.

Otago Peninsula - Pilots beach

22 November 2022

Royal Albatross Centre

Laura Findlay

Overview

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2

0.6

0.6

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

77

Products

77

326

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 67 269
Resin pellets A N/A
Baskets, crates & trays 1 25
Gardening & farming related 2 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 22 28
Food containers 2 3
Pens & Stationery 1 6
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Food wrappers 6 9
Bottles <= 2 L 2 82
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Rope 6 13
Lollipop sticks 4 2
Clothes pegs 3 7
Bottle caps & lids 12 34
Plastic sheeting 2 2
Safety & construction related 1 49
Foamed Plastic 6 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 5
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 4
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 4
Other 1 4
Personal care items 1 4
Wood 1 43
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 43

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Pilots beach Royal Albatross Centre
05 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
82
90%

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Pilots beach Royal Albatross Centre
09 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
218
90%