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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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Catlins Coast - Kaka Point Surf Lifesaving Club

23 September 2022

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Tamlyn Somerford

Overview

A

36

18.0

2.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

33

469

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 26 107
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1 53
Food wrappers 19 48
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 3
Lollipop sticks 1 3
Paper & Cardboard 4 26
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 22
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 3 4
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 335
Bottles & jars 1 335

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Catlins Coast - Kaka Point Surf Lifesaving Club NZ Marine Studies Centre
28 Mar, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
2
0%

Next survey in this area

Catlins Coast - Kaka Point Surf Lifesaving Club NZ Marine Studies Centre
01 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
103
9%