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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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Gemstone Beach - Mullans Road Carpark

4 June 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

A

4

1.3

1.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

85

Products

170

5195

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 166 1765
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Mesh bags 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 28
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 38
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 11
Food containers 6 29
Food wrappers 8 5
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 6 4
Bottle caps & lids 9 18
Straws 2 2
Safety & construction related 2 20
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 227
Plastic sheeting 3 18
Rope 89 1357
Metal 2 20
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 18
Glass & Ceramic 1 4
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 4
Wood 1 3406
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 3406

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Previous survey in this area

Gemstone Beach - Mullans Road Carpark Oraka Aparima Waka
06 Sep, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
16
94%

Next survey in this area

Gemstone Beach - Mullans Road Carpark Environment Southland
25 Oct, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
13
88%