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

1 April 2022

National Aquarium of NZ

Karlie Lett

Overview

B

7

3.5

0.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

60

Products

121

807

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 70 215
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 27
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 28 13
Other Plastic 1 87
Bottle caps & lids 3 5
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 23
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Clothes pegs 1 1
Food containers 1 3
Food wrappers 7 2
Gardening & farming related 2 29
Safety & construction related 2 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 7
Straws 2 2
Fishing line 4 6
Foamed Plastic 17 16
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 15 14
Foam sponge 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 10 52
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 2
Cardboard boxes 5 50
Fabric & Textiles 10 59
Clothing, towels and linen 3 55
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 7 4
Metal 5 7
Aluminium drink cans 4 6
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Other 3 17
Cotton buds 1 1
Personal care items 2 16
Wood 3 153
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 153
Glass & Ceramic 2 264
Bottles & jars 2 264
Rubber 1 24
Tyres 1 24

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