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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)

4 April 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Teresa Morrell

Overview

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4

1.8

1.2

53m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

300

Products

159

4865

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 78 95
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Straws 2 1
Other Plastic 2 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 9
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Cigarette lighters 1 18
Plastic bags 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 7 15
Hangers & retail packaging 3 1
Food containers 2 2
Food wrappers 16 10
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 15
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 22 9
Plastic utensils 1 2
Rope 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 67 2416
Glass or ceramic fragments 64 285
Bottles & jars 1 310
Construction material 2 1821
Foamed Plastic 10 34
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 32
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 1
Wood 2 2318
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 2318
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove) NZ Marine Studies Centre
11 Jul, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
162
81%