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 - Pilots beach

14 December 2019

Royal Albatross Centre

Laura Findlay

Overview

B

3

1.3

0.3

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

53

Products

53

218

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 38 57
Resin pellets A N/A
Fibreglass fragments 1 1
Food wrappers 8 3
Rope 2 8
Plastic bags 2 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 12
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Food containers 2 11
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Straws 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Bottle caps & lids 6 12
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Foamed Plastic 11 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 4
Foam sponge 1 3
Ear plugs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Wood 3 149
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 147
Corks 2 2
Rubber 1 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 3

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