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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)

14 March 2024

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

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2

1.0

0.5

53m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

285

Products

151

1298

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 105 427
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 2 4
Straws 3 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 19
Pens & Stationery 1 4
Bottle caps & lids 16 40
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Gardening & farming related 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 28 36
Rope 4 3
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Food wrappers 13 36
Plastic sheeting 1 3
Bottles <= 2 L 1 224
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 25 49
Foamed Plastic 23 12
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 19 6
Ear plugs 1 3
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 18 58
Glass or ceramic fragments 18 58
Wood 2 797
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 797
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 3
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 3

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Previous survey in this area

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