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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 - North Site National Aquarium of NZ

7 June 2019

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

B

5

1.2

1.3

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

52

Products

104

950

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 68 35
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 23
Straws 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 47 7
Food wrappers 10 2
Food containers 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 17 9
Fireworks 1 4
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 16 5
Metal 11 62
Tableware 1 44
Aluminium drink cans 2 15
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Foil wrappers 7 2
Glass & Ceramic 3 14
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 14
Wood 3 830
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 830
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 0
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 0

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