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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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Solomon Islands - Gizo - Tisi Beach

17 March 2023

Plastic Wise Gizo

Jully Kalamana

Overview

B

17

5.7

13.3

100m x 6m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

463

Products

278

10359

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 154 519
Glass or ceramic fragments 154 519
Plastic 56 3612
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 1 8
Other Plastic 1 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 3
Plastic bags 5 919
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 82
Fishing line 2 18
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 6
Food containers 1 3
Food wrappers 15 40
Bottles <= 2 L 14 2270
Plastic sheeting 5 260
Metal 29 1622
Other Metal 3 45
Other cans (<= 4 L) 6 656
Aluminium drink cans 20 921
Foamed Plastic 26 15
Polystyrene cups or food packs 18 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 6
Fabric & Textiles 6 4190
Backpacks & bags 1 960
Clothing, towels and linen 5 3230
Rubber 5 393
Rubber footwear 5 393
Other 2 8
Personal care items 1 8
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Solomon Islands - Gizo - Tisi Beach Positive Change for Marine Life
19 Oct, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
278
56%