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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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Waikanae Estuary - Dotterel island

15 June 2019

Waikanae Estuary Care Group

Bruce Collet

Overview

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6

3.9

3.5

100m x 20m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

40

Products

80

7431

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 49 482
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 55
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 5
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Rope 6 90
Plastic bags 3 202
Food wrappers 10 33
Fishing line 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 2 79
Bottle caps & lids 4 11
Straws 1 1
Rubber 11 2252
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Tyres 1 2090
Rubber footwear 1 87
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 8 74
Wood 8 4180
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 4180
Fabric & Textiles 5 304
Other cloth 5 304
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 2
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 1 211
Bottles & jars 1 211

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Previous survey in this area

Waikanae Estuary - Dotterel island Waikanae Estuary Care Group
07 Mar, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
16
71%

Next survey in this area

Waikanae Estuary - Dotterel island Waikanae Estuary Care Group
16 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
15
63%