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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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The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp

8 March 2024

The Old Boat Ramp Clean Up Crew

Peter Bell

Overview

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1

0.3

0.9

16m x 8m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

938

Products

120

879

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 51 96
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1 26
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 2
Cigarette lighters 1 4
Fishing line 13 8
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 2
Fishing gear 1 12
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 6
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Rope 8 20
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 12
Glass & Ceramic 36 168
Glass or ceramic fragments 36 168
Metal 27 578
Aluminium drink cans 1 14
Other Metal 1 304
Unidentifiable metal fragments 13 92
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 8
Fishing related 7 150
Foil wrappers 1 2
Construction material 1 8
Wood 4 34
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 34
Foamed Plastic 2 3
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp Sustainable Coastlines
21 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
1336
58%

Next survey in this area

The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp The Old Boat Ramp Clean Up Crew
30 Jul, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
1305
84%