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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)

11 July 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

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2

0.8

0.7

53m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

162

Products

86

780

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 59 298
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Straws 3 4
Bottles <= 2 L 2 145
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 3
Food wrappers 1 19
Bottle caps & lids 11 22
Bottle seals & tabs 2 3
Hangers & retail packaging 3 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 10
Food containers 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 22 13
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 73
Glass & Ceramic 12 32
Glass or ceramic fragments 12 32
Foamed Plastic 11 57
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 57
Wood 2 195
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 195
Rubber 1 54
Construction & Automotive 1 54
Fabric & Textiles 1 144
Clothing, towels and linen 1 144

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove) NZ Marine Studies Centre
04 Apr, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
300
55%

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove) NZ Marine Studies Centre
20 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
279
69%