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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

28 April 2022

Victoria University Geography Litter Monitoring Group

Polly Stupples

Overview

B

3

1.3

1.0

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

39

Products

39

898

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 21 144
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 1 7
Rope 2 26
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 70
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 11
Gloves 3 12
Plastic bags 1 11
Mesh bags 2 7
Paper & Cardboard 12 26
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 12 26
Wood 2 390
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 390
Rubber 1 133
Rubber footwear 1 133
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 204
Bottles & jars 1 204
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank North Side Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
04 Jul, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
46
61%

Next survey in this area

Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank North Side Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
17 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
4
50%