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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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Porirua Harbour - Paremata Bridge

3 November 2019

Friends of Mana Island

Richard McKenzie

Overview

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8

7.3

12.7

30m x 9m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

6396

Products

1727

7771

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 994 1790
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 215 191
Syringes 1 N/A
Gloves 1 12
Plastic sheeting 6 69
Bottle seals & tabs 16 5
Bottle neck rings 14 4
Fishing gear 2 2
Fishing nets 1 35
Parking tickets & receipts 4 6
Safety & construction related 3 9
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 14 56
Lollipop sticks 67 20
Rope 30 288
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 4
Bottle caps & lids 70 144
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Straws 57 42
Clothes pegs 4 10
Pens & Stationery 5 21
Plastic utensils 3 8
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 14
Food wrappers 343 256
Bottles <= 2 L 5 207
Plastic bags 44 265
Strapping bands & tape 34 26
Cigarettes, butts & filters 16 2
Food containers 13 41
Gardening & farming related 6 39
Fishing line 16 10
Glass & Ceramic 666 2838
Glass or ceramic fragments 185 473
Construction material 481 2365
Foamed Plastic 22 45
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 31
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 6
Ear plugs 1 1
Wood 21 2824
Processed timber & pallet crates 21 2824
Metal 8 171
Construction material 6 80
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 34
Aluminium drink cans 1 57
Other 6 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 6 77
Other cloth 5 8
Clothing, towels and linen 1 69
Paper & Cardboard 3 18
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 18
Rubber 1 8
Rubber gloves 1 8

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Previous survey in this area

Porirua Harbour - Paremata Bridge Friends of Mana Island
04 Aug, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
6396
81%

Next survey in this area

Porirua Harbour - Paremata Bridge Friends of Mana Island
31 May, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
6322
76%