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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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Marsden Bay Reserve - Chain Poles

31 May 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Carla Fonseca-Paris

Overview

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2

0.5

0.4

100m x 5m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

76

Products

38

33

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 32 27
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 3
Straws 2 5
Bottle caps & lids 2 9
Pens & Stationery 2 3
Safety & construction related 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 11 1
Foamed Plastic 5 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Marsden Bay Reserve - Chain Poles Patuharakeke Taiao Unit
12 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
36
78%