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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Makuluva Island

24 February 2024

POLYP (Pacific Ocean Litter Youth Project)

Suzanne Turaganiwai

Overview

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45

112.5

0.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

78

Products

155

4590

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 95 2655
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 25 1063
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 7 670
Cosmetics and medical packaging 6 202
Food containers 6 87
Bottle caps & lids 5 21
Rope 7 388
Mesh bags 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 39
Food wrappers 10 117
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 17
Gloves 1 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 26
Plastic utensils 1 2
Pens & Stationery 2 6
Strapping bands & tape 1 11
Fabric & Textiles 27 757
Footwear & shoes 3 745
Clothing, towels and linen 10 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 14 9
Metal 16 416
Aluminium drink cans 6 100
Other cans (<= 4 L) 4 103
Foil wrappers 5 89
Fishing related 1 124
Foamed Plastic 11 30
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 30
Glass & Ceramic 4 445
Bottles & jars 1 347
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 98
Rubber 2 287
Rubber footwear 2 287

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area