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.

Quarantine Island - Big Bay North

6 June 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

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2

0.9

0.7

68m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

299

Products

203

1948

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 116 166
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 2 3
Plastic sheeting 2 17
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Syringes 1 N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 1 6
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Food wrappers 24 12
Bottle caps & lids 17 29
Other Plastic 4 5
Straws 3 2
Plastic bags 2 15
Food containers 3 20
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 15
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 39 25
Glass & Ceramic 48 223
Glass or ceramic fragments 48 223
Foamed Plastic 26 14
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 26 14
Wood 7 1534
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 1525
Corks 1 9
Other 3 9
Personal care items 2 9
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 3 2
Rubber gloves 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1

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