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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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Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ

15 August 2022

National Aquarium of NZ

Karlie Lett

Overview

A

8

8.0

0.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

45

Products

90

2028

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 49 42
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Food wrappers 14 3
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 5
Straws 1 1
Fishing line 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 28
Fabric & Textiles 12 1935
Rope, line or string (natural) 5 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 5 5
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1903
Other cloth 1 24
Metal 10 19
Aluminium drink cans 4 9
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 9
Foil wrappers 2 1
Foamed Plastic 8 6
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 8 6
Paper & Cardboard 4 5
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 2
Fireworks 1 3
Glass & Ceramic 4 15
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 15
Other 3 6
Personal care items 3 6

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ Greendale Tamatea Scout Group
30 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
4
71%

Next survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
11 Apr, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
48
29%