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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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Mana Island - South Point

28 November 2020

Friends of Mana Island

Rosemary McCarthy

Overview

B

3

1.5

2.0

100m x 7m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

89

Products

62

6209

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 37 5232
Resin pellets A N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 2 11
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 221
Fishing gear 1 2
Fishing line 4 28
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Food wrappers 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 63
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 4
Bottle caps & lids 2 5
Gloves 1 48
Plastic buoys 1 827
Rope 11 4014
Glass & Ceramic 17 391
Glass or ceramic fragments 17 391
Wood 6 530
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 530
Rubber 2 56
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 55

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Mana Island - South Point Friends of Mana Island
30 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
43
57%

Next survey in this area

Mana Island - South Point Friends of Mana Island
26 Jan, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
120
77%