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.

Goat Island Bay

4 July 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Gaby Mowbray

Overview

A

6

4.1

1.9

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

34

Products

55

142

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 24 28
Glass or ceramic fragments 24 28
Plastic 18 73
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 14
Mesh bags 1 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 25
Fishing line 3 8
Food containers 1 12
Rubber 5 20
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 19
Chewing gum 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 8
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 6
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 2
Other 3 7
Other 1 5
Personal care items 1 2
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 1 5
Aluminium drink cans 1 5
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

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