LIMPIEZA DEL PUERTO DEPORTIVO DE GIJÓN

Organized by Marisé González Vicente.

Date & hour

Saturday 10/07/2023

Location

Dique Curvo de Fomento, 33206, El Centro, Gijón, Asturias, Principado de Asturias, ESP

Results

Top 10 of collected items

Glass pieces / ceramic pieces

Pieces of iron or scrap iron

Glass bottles

Fishing : nets and ropes (Ø < 1cm)

Pieces of plastic 2,5-50 cm

Cans

Plastic bottles ≤ 0,5 L

Plastic cups

Tobacco products with filters

Plastic bags and pieces

Details

Type of collectionInmersión (submarina)
Number of participants300
Length of beach/bank cleaned200 - 500m
Number of bags filled20
Do you visit this place often?No
To your knowledge, is there normally a large amount of litter in this area?No
In your opinion, has the beach been cleaned (presence of beach cleaning machine tracks or beach cleaned regularly) over the two weeks preceding the clean-up?No lo sé
Have you noticed an excessive amount of other types of litter?
Please specify2 Conos, 2 balizas, 2 bolardos de cemento, 4 estructurade cemento y plástico para fijar catenarias, Pilas grandes, una de ellas de petacas 3 cartera monedero con documentación, 3 gafas de sol, 1 móvil, con su carcasa,3 sombreros
Did you find any large or unusual waste (cars, telephone boxes, fridges)?
Please specify1 Ancla, 3 carros de la compra, 1 patinete eléctrico con su batería, 1 bicicleta, 5 sillas de terraza, 1 mesa de terraza,1 silla giratoria en dos piezas, 1 lona con cremallera (cobertura embarcación), i
Have you observed on the beache or on the riverbanks some industrial plastic pellets* also called mermaid tears?No
Are you aware of any event in the area that could cause a higher presence of litter (community or private parties, unusual weather conditions, beach parties, etc.)?No
- Near a river, watercourse or outlet that empties out into the seaNo
- Near a tourist area
- Near a town
- Near a major shipping area
You can specify the type of marine activities located on-site (fishing activities, shellfish aquaculture, nautical activities, sailing, port activities,...)Actividades náuticas
Please specifypuerto deportivo, club de vela, piragüismo.
During the course of your Ocean Initiative, did you find and collect biocarriers?No
Do not hesitate to ask us questions about the wastes you have found or to write us anything that seems useful for the Ocean Initiatives. Feel free, the best ideas never remain stowed in the drawers.

Litter

Tobacco products with filters10
Pieces of plastic between 2.5 and 50 cm26
Pieces of polystyrene between 2.5 and 50 cm0
Straws0
Confectionery packets and wrappers (crisp packets, chocolate bars, sweets, fruit purée pouches)5
Tires2
Plastic bags and pieces of plastic bags10
Sandals / shoes2
Stir-sticks0
Picnic dishes: plates0
Picnic dishes: cutlery1
Wet wipes (sanitary, textile)3
Plastic cups, including lid13
Sanitary / hygienic waste: Tampons and applicators3
Sanitary / hygienic waste: Cotton swabs0
Sanitary: Mask0
Medical waste plastic: Medicine packaging / tubes / vials2
Waste fishing gear: nets (including pieces of net), ropes, string, tangled nets and ropes.27
Waste fishing gear: fishing lines, hooks, bait boxes5
Shotgun cartridges0
Lollipop sticks0
Cigarette lighters0
Plastic bottles (drinks) over 50 cl5
Plastic bottles except beverages (cleaning products, beauty products)0
Plastic bottles (drinks) under 50 cl or = to 50 cl14
Plastic bottle caps0
Inflatable balloons0
Shellfish aquaculture-related litter (container, shellfish pot, plastic shellfish «sweep» film, etc.)8
Cans23
Bottle caps0
Pieces of iron or scrap iron100
Clothes, tea towels5
Glass bottles86
Glass pieces / ceramic pieces146
0
People sensitised
0
Bags collected
0
Butts Picked Up