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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

beach-icon Beach.

Otago Peninsula - Pilots beach

31 October 2019

Royal Albatross Centre

Laura Findlay

Overview

B

70

46.7

0.8

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

146

Products

146

588

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 110 148
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Fibreglass fragments 1 2
Other Plastic 1 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 21 8
Straws 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Fishing line 14 2
Rope 2 3
Plastic bags 3 1
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Parking tickets & receipts 2 2
Lollipop sticks 4 2
Food wrappers 29 44
Cable ties & zip ties 3 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Bottles <= 2 L 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 11 50
Gardening & farming related 3 3
Bottle neck rings 3 2
Wood 12 124
Other Wood (specify) 6 63
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 60
Wooden utensils 1 1
Foamed Plastic 10 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 5 3
Paper & Cardboard 9 20
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Cardboard boxes 6 18
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1
Rubber 4 286
Other Rubber (specify) 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 284
Other 1 4
Personal care items 1 4

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Pilots beach Royal Albatross Centre
07 Oct, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
167
97%

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Pilots beach Royal Albatross Centre
18 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
41
93%