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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)

19 September 2019

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Michael Heldsinger

Overview

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7

5.3

8.3

20m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

945

Products

189

1751

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 118 541
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 99 409
Glass or ceramic fragments 19 132
Plastic 48 247
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 37 102
Straws 1 1
Rope 2 137
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Food wrappers 4 4
Bottle seals & tabs 2 2
Foamed Plastic 14 167
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 14 167
Metal 6 419
Other Metal 2 352
Construction material 3 44
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 23
Fabric & Textiles 1 33
Other cloth 1 33
Wood 1 272
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 272
Other 1 72
Other 1 72

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove) NZ Marine Studies Centre
25 May, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
594
71%

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove) NZ Marine Studies Centre
09 Dec, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
958
88%