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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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Little Shoal Bay - West

4 August 2021

Sustainable Coastlines

Carla Fonseca-Paris

Overview

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8

3.9

5.0

67m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

191

Products

179

6988

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 80 1945
Construction material 8 1761
Glass or ceramic fragments 72 184
Plastic 75 1103
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 947
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Food wrappers 27 28
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 3
Other Plastic 2 8
Fishing line 5 27
Plastic bags 4 68
Plastic sheeting 1 8
Wood 10 3542
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 3542
Foamed Plastic 5 346
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 346
Rubber 2 14
Other Rubber (specify) 1 12
Chewing gum 1 2
Metal 2 6
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 4
Other 2 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 2 3
Fireworks 2 3
Fabric & Textiles 1 28
Clothing, towels and linen 1 28

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Previous survey in this area

Little Shoal Bay - West Sustainable Coastlines
22 Apr, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
318
16%

Next survey in this area

Little Shoal Bay - West The Travel Corporation
01 Dec, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
227
36%