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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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Port Molyneux - South end

11 July 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

B

4

3.7

1.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

134

Products

268

7675

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 197 1777
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 1 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 91 237
Gardening & farming related 17 66
Shotgun wadding & shells 30 84
Bottle caps & lids 10 29
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 9
Cosmetics and medical packaging 14 17
Hangers & retail packaging 2 7
Plastic bags 2 14
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 42
Food wrappers 6 23
Rope 3 44
Plastic sheeting 3 244
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 954
Fabric & Textiles 49 925
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 48 921
Clothing, towels and linen 1 4
Metal 11 1042
Aluminium drink cans 5 39
Construction material 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 5 1002
Wood 5 3652
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 3652
Rubber 3 42
Rubber bands 1 1
Rubber gloves 2 41
Foamed Plastic 2 237
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Foam sponge 1 236
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Port Molyneux - South end NZ Marine Studies Centre
23 Sep, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
14
86%

Next survey in this area

Port Molyneux - South end Enviroschools Otago
27 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
62
67%