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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Tapuae Marine Reserve - Hermit Hill

13 August 2023

WITT Te PÅ«kenga

Oisín Ammundsen

Overview

B

10

16.2

5.9

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

520

Products

1039

1044

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 982 793
Resin pellets C N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Gardening & farming related 12 51
Clothes pegs 7 11
Cosmetics and medical packaging 4 8
Fishing gear 10 79
Food containers 6 7
Plastic utensils 2 8
Lollipop sticks 24 9
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 18 24
Bottle caps & lids 47 45
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Safety & construction related 7 70
Shotgun wadding & shells 5 10
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 14 4
Rope 3 4
Hangers & retail packaging 3 3
Pens & Stationery 2 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 3
Strapping bands & tape 1 4
Other Plastic 45 37
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 764 413
Foamed Plastic 47 19
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 28 5
Polystyrene cups or food packs 11 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 6
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 5 4
Foam sponge 1 1
Other 3 4
Cotton buds 1 1
Appliances & electronics 1 3
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 3 13
Construction & Automotive 3 13
Glass & Ceramic 1 106
Bottles & jars 1 106
Wood 1 102
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 102
Fabric & Textiles 1 4
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 4
Metal 1 3
Construction material 1 3

Materials

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