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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Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank South

10 October 2019

Kāpiti Island Nature Tours

Ben Knight

Overview

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14

11.2

6.5

100m x 17m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

194

Products

329

30280

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 282 12561
Resin pellets A N/A
Gloves 1 7
Strapping bands & tape 6 6
Food wrappers 60 75
Straws 6 2
Plastic vehicle parts 2 15
Gardening & farming related 3 112
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 7
Bottle caps & lids 11 33
Fishing line 2 1
Rope 18 12026
Other Plastic 1 21
Bottles <= 2 L 5 136
Fishing gear 2 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 163 111
Wood 20 17308
Processed timber & pallet crates 20 17308
Paper & Cardboard 11 28
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 11 28
Foamed Plastic 4 9
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 9
Metal 4 21
Aluminium drink cans 1 7
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 10
Fabric & Textiles 2 14
Other cloth 2 14
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Rubber 2 337
Rubber footwear 2 337
Glass & Ceramic 2 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 2

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