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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)

20 September 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

B

5

1.7

3.0

53m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

279

Products

148

1674

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 80 191
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 9 9
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 41 31
Cigarette lighters 1 17
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 3
Safety & construction related 2 31
Food wrappers 2 10
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Other Plastic 1 7
Bottles <= 2 L 1 33
Pens & Stationery 3 22
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 15 26
Glass & Ceramic 35 152
Glass or ceramic fragments 35 152
Foamed Plastic 22 25
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 15 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 24
Wood 6 575
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 575
Metal 3 728
Construction material 1 11
Other Metal 2 717
Rubber 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove) NZ Marine Studies Centre
27 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
191
75%