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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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Catlins Coast - Kaka Point Surf Lifesaving Club

12 July 2021

Catlins Area School

Emily Currall

Overview

B

4

1.4

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

31

148

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 15 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 12 4
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 3
Plastic 13 125
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1 57
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 48
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 5
Food wrappers 5 11
Glass & Ceramic 1 12
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 12
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Wood 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Catlins Coast - Kaka Point Surf Lifesaving Club NZ Marine Studies Centre
17 May, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
8
29%

Next survey in this area

Catlins Coast - Kaka Point Surf Lifesaving Club NZ Marine Studies Centre
28 Mar, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
2
0%