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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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Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ

9 March 2022

Hawke's Bay Regional Council | Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Te Matau a Māui

Becky Shanahan

Overview

B

3

1.5

1.8

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

70

Products

141

576

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 75 64
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 33 6
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 25
Other Plastic 2 5
Rope 9 1
Strapping bands & tape 3 1
Food wrappers 4 1
Gardening & farming related 2 4
Straws 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 13
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 25 87
Fireworks 11 80
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 12 3
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 4
Metal 13 49
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 10 16
Aluminium drink cans 3 33
Foamed Plastic 9 32
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 31
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Rubber 6 64
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 61
Wood 4 143
Wooden utensils 2 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 141
Fabric & Textiles 4 37
Clothing, towels and linen 1 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 35
Glass & Ceramic 3 99
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 99
Other 2 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
13 May, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
36
48%

Next survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
01 Apr, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
60
72%