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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 North shore

9 December 2019

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Sally Carson

Overview

B

17

12.8

12.8

100m x 2m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

325

Products

65

1123

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 660
Resin pellets B N/A
Straws 1 1
Rope 2 272
Bottle neck rings 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 17
Bottles <= 2 L 2 53
Bottle caps & lids 5 14
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 31
Plastic sheeting 1 35
Plastic bags 4 148
Mesh bags 2 86
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 27 432
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 16
Bottles & jars 26 416
Foamed Plastic 8 24
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 19
Foam sponge 7 5
Other 1 7
Other 1 7

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello North shore NZ Marine Studies Centre
12 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
412
0%

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello North shore NZ Marine Studies Centre
04 Mar, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
98
8%