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

7 December 2023

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Joy Knight

Overview

B

9

5.6

0.8

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

120

Products

120

16499

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 94 1660
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 2 1
Food wrappers 9 13
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 15 18
Bottles <= 2 L 3 122
Bottle caps & lids 9 41
Safety & construction related 1 18
Fishing line 1 3
Mesh bags 1 3
Gardening & farming related 4 182
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 26 188
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Rope 9 120
Cosmetics and medical packaging 4 48
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Plastic bags 3 16
Fishing gear 1 18
Bottle neck rings 1 2
Other Plastic 2 9
Food containers 1 853
Wood 9 14761
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 14761
Paper & Cardboard 8 36
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 8 36
Rubber 4 17
Rubber gloves 2 14
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 3
Fabric & Textiles 3 17
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 17
Metal 2 8
Aluminium drink cans 1 7
Foil wrappers 1 1

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