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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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Oreti Beach - Riverton

8 August 2021

Southern Institute of Technology

Kelli Gerritsen

Overview

B

1

0.4

0.2

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

9

Products

9

434

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 4 412
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Fishing line 1 5
Safety & construction related 1 1
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 403
Foamed Plastic 3 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 4
Fabric & Textiles 1 17
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 17
Metal 1 1
Construction material 1 1

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area