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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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Andersons Bay - Marne Street Culvert

4 May 2022

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Adelle Heineman

Overview

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1

1.0

1.7

25m x 5m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

2216

Products

277

1174

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 219 318
Resin pellets C N/A
Straws 12 10
Other Plastic 6 2
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Rope 3 2
Cigarette lighters 1 19
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 165
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 31 17
Bottle neck rings 6 3
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 48 20
Bottle caps & lids 15 23
Food containers 2 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Clothes pegs 2 3
Plastic sheeting 2 9
Food wrappers 81 39
Paper & Cardboard 20 103
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 10 81
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 9 21
Foamed Plastic 10 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 10 5
Glass & Ceramic 9 149
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 149
Wood 7 318
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 302
Other Wood (specify) 1 3
Corks 1 10
Wooden utensils 1 3
Rubber 5 15
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 5
Rubber bands 1 1
Construction & Automotive 1 6
Other Rubber (specify) 1 3
Other 4 160
Batteries (Household) 2 160
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Metal 2 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 103
Clothing, towels and linen 1 103

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Previous survey in this area

Andersons Bay - Marne Street Culvert Bayfield High School
22 Sep, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
1040
88%

Next survey in this area

Andersons Bay - Marne Street Culvert NZ Marine Studies Centre
20 Jun, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
4148
94%