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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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Catlins Coast - Pounawea Estuary

22 April 2022

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Adelle Heineman

Overview

A

2

1.5

0.8

100m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

84

Products

118

6314

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 94 2201
Construction material 1 1448
Glass or ceramic fragments 93 753
Plastic 11 85
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 3
Gardening & farming related 3 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 69
Metal 10 4022
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 8 3481
Construction material 1 540
Other 2 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 1 5
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 5

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Catlins Coast - Pounawea Estuary Catlins Area School
17 May, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
95
17%

Next survey in this area

Catlins Coast - Pounawea Estuary Enviroschools Otago
24 Oct, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
13
38%