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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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Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank North Side

4 July 2021

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Ben Knight

Overview

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5

1.3

1.3

100m x 10m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

46

Products

46

4371

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 26 3280
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic buoys 2 3183
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 13
Gloves 2 5
Strapping bands & tape 2 29
Bottles <= 2 L 1 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Bottle caps & lids 4 19
Food containers 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 16
Clothes pegs 1 1
Fishing gear 1 6
Paper & Cardboard 11 13
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 11 13
Wood 4 952
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 952
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Foam buoys 2 2
Rubber 2 123
Rubber footwear 2 123
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank North Side Greater Wellington Regional Council - Te Pane Matua Taiao
21 Dec, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
104
52%

Next survey in this area

Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank North Side Victoria University Geography Litter Monitoring Group
28 Apr, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
39
56%