NAOLYS-Initiative océane

Organized by NAOLYS PRIGENT

Date & hour

Friday 03/28/2025

Location

Plage Du Gressier, Avenue du Gressier, 33680, Le Porge, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FRA

Results

Top 10 of collected items

Fishing : nets and ropes (Ø < 1cm)

Lollipop sticks

Plastic bottle caps

Pieces of plastic 2,5-50 cm

Pieces of polystyrene 2,5-50 cm

Straws

Glass pieces / ceramic pieces

Sanitary waste: Cotton swabs

Medical waste : packaging / tubes

Stir-sticks

Details

Type of collectionA pied (plage/berges)
Number of participants25
Length of beach/bank cleaned+ de 1000m
Please specify3000m
Number of bags filled5
Do you visit this place often?Oui
To your knowledge, is there normally a large amount of litter in this area?Non
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?Oui
Have you noticed an excessive amount of other types of litter?Non
Did you find any large or unusual waste (cars, telephone boxes, fridges)?Non
Have you observed on the beache or on the riverbanks some industrial plastic pellets* also called mermaid tears?Oui
Have you observed on the top of the beach some big densities of industrial plastic pellets (sign of an ancient accumulation linked to spring tides)?Non
Avez-vous observé dans les laisses de mer des quantités importantes de granulés plastiques industriels ?Non
What were the colours of the industrial plastic pellets that you observed?Transparent, Blanc, Noir, Rouge, Autre
What were the colours of the industrial plastic pellets that you observed?vert, bleu, rose
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.)?Non
- Near a river, watercourse or outlet that empties out into the seaNon
- Near a major shipping areaNsp
- Near a tourist areaOui
- Near a townOui
You can specify the type of marine activities located on-site (fishing activities, shellfish aquaculture, nautical activities, sailing, port activities,...)Activités de pêche, Activités nautiques
Please specifyfilets
Please specifysurf
During the course of your Ocean Initiative, did you find and collect biocarriers?Oui
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.palettes bois recyclable?

Litter

Tobacco products with filters1
Plastic bottles (drinks) under 50 cl or = to 50 cl2
Plastic bottles (drinks) over 50 cl1
Plastic bottle caps40
Food packaging (tubs, sandwich wrappers, yoghurt containers, fast food wrappers)3
Plastic bottles except beverages (cleaning products, beauty products)0
Plastic bags and pieces of plastic bags0
Confectionery packets and wrappers (crisp packets, chocolate bars, sweets, fruit purée pouches)2
Lollipop sticks50
Medical waste plastic: Medicine packaging / tubes / vials3
Sanitary / hygienic waste: Cotton swabs10
Sanitary / hygienic waste: Tampons and applicators1
Sanitary: Mask0
Wet wipes (sanitary, textile)0
Pieces of polystyrene between 2.5 and 50 cm20
Pieces of plastic between 2.5 and 50 cm30
Plastic cups, including lid0
Picnic dishes: plates0
Picnic dishes: cutlery0
Straws10
Stir-sticks3
Waste fishing gear: nets (including pieces of net), ropes, string, tangled nets and ropes.60
Waste fishing gear: fishing lines, hooks, bait boxes0
Shotgun cartridges0
Toys1
Inflatable balloons0
Tires0
Cigarette lighters0
Sandals / shoes2
Shellfish aquaculture-related litter (container, shellfish pot, plastic shellfish «sweep» film, etc.)3
Glass bottles0
Glass pieces / ceramic pieces10
Cans1
Bottle caps2
Pieces of iron or scrap iron2
Clothes, tea towels2

Filter medias

6

1

3

0
People sensitised
0
Bags collected
0
Butts Picked Up