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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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Little Shoal Bay - West

4 August 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Paice Vaughan

Overview

B

15

5.8

9.8

67m x 14m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

214

Products

201

2464

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 82 263
Glass or ceramic fragments 82 263
Plastic 64 672
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 20 121
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 7
Straws 1 3
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Fishing line 1 2
Food wrappers 7 12
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 2
Other Plastic 6 3
Bottle caps & lids 15 25
Rope 3 495
Resin pellets B N/A
Wood 25 1052
Processed timber & pallet crates 25 1052
Metal 19 119
Fishing related 2 5
Aluminium drink cans 6 1
Construction material 11 113
Fabric & Textiles 9 341
Clothing, towels and linen 7 66
Carpet & furnishing 2 275
Foamed Plastic 1 17
Foam sponge 1 17
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Little Shoal Bay - West Sustainable Coastlines
18 Feb, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
342
19%

Next survey in this area

Little Shoal Bay - West Sustainable Coastlines
16 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
355
37%