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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

4 March 2020

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Tamlyn Somerford

Overview

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6

3.0

3.0

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

98

Products

98

3884

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 84 537
Construction material 2 83
Glass or ceramic fragments 82 454
Plastic 7 66
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 2 52
Food containers 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 10
Other Plastic 1 2
Wood 3 2610
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 2610
Metal 2 666
Construction material 1 8
Other Metal 1 658
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Other Foamed Plastic 1 2
Other 1 3
Appliances & electronics 1 3

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello North shore NZ Marine Studies Centre
09 Dec, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
325
57%

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Portobello North shore NZ Marine Studies Centre
21 Oct, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
5
0%