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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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Sumner Beach - Cave Rock End

17 July 2021

Estuary Litter Monitoring

Breanna Ward

Overview

B

13

3.7

3.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

48

Products

95

684

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 67 37
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 51 20
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Foamed Plastic 16 11
Foam sponge 6 6
Foam glazier spacers 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 3
Wood 7 631
Corks 2 8
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 623
Rubber 3 4
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 4
Other 2 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Sumner Beach - Cave Rock End Algalita South Pacific
13 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
121
86%

Next survey in this area

Sumner Beach - Cave Rock End Schneider Electric
05 Apr, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
208
89%