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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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Motu Manawa / Pollen Island

21 August 2024

DOC Auckland Marine Reserve Rangers

Dan Downing

Overview

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6

5.3

8.0

100m x 12m

Shell

Items per 1,000m2

170

Products

204

4906

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 123 1763
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 6 538
Baskets, crates & trays 1 106
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 231
Fishing gear 1 3
Food wrappers 6 135
Lollipop sticks 5 2
Other Plastic 5 15
Plastic vehicle parts 1 10
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 22 50
Cable ties & zip ties 1 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 46 577
Food containers 7 22
Hangers & retail packaging 2 1
Clothes pegs 3 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 27
Straws 4 7
Pens & Stationery 1 4
Mesh bags 1 3
Safety & construction related 4 20
Foamed Plastic 53 100
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 26 61
Foam sponge 7 8
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 14
Ear plugs 2 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 8 11
Foam glazier spacers 6 3
Wood 22 2599
Processed timber & pallet crates 19 2567
Other Wood (specify) 1 8
Corks 2 24
Rubber 3 203
Rubber footwear 1 103
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 100
Metal 3 241
Foil wrappers 1 2
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 239

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Previous survey in this area

Motu Manawa / Pollen Island DOC Auckland Marine Reserve Rangers
13 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
391
89%