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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)

11 July 2024

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

B

2

1.5

0.5

53m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

481

Products

255

1996

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 151 583
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 67 31
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 28 47
Clothes pegs 1 3
Food wrappers 20 22
Straws 1 1
Food containers 3 27
Bottles <= 2 L 1 60
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 47
Plastic bags 1 59
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Rope 11 29
Plastic sheeting 1 255
Glass & Ceramic 56 156
Glass or ceramic fragments 56 156
Foamed Plastic 42 65
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 41 11
Foam buoys 1 54
Rubber 3 132
Rubber bands 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 131
Wood 2 1043
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1043
Paper & Cardboard 1 17
Cardboard boxes 1 17

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello South (Pipe cove) NZ Marine Studies Centre
14 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
285
85%