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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Fiordland - Wairaurahiri West

11 May 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Bella Herbison

Overview

B

6

2.0

0.6

100m x 10m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

54

Products

54

3455

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 41 1646
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Mesh bags 7 214
Fishing gear 3 152
Rope 17 926
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 74
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Bottles <= 2 L 2 37
Plastic buoys 2 81
Other Plastic 1 53
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 105
Resin pellets A N/A
Foamed Plastic 5 63
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 18
Foam sponge 3 45
Paper & Cardboard 3 22
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 22
Wood 3 1681
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 1681
Metal 2 43
Construction material 2 43

Materials

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