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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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Toetoes Bay - Waituna Lagoon Road

2 November 2022

Southern Institute of Technology

Jordon Traill

Overview

A

4

2.0

2.1

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

48

1251

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 32 252
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 1 5
Mesh bags 1 18
Plastic sheeting 1 39
Rope 8 60
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 29
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 5
Bottle caps & lids 2 23
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 15
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 15
Gardening & farming related 1 42
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Other Foamed Plastic 4 2
Metal 4 24
Construction material 1 12
Aluminium drink cans 3 12
Rubber 2 30
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 5
Rubber gloves 1 25
Wood 2 919
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 919
Other 2 10
Other 2 10
Fabric & Textiles 1 13
Clothing, towels and linen 1 13
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Toetoes Bay - Waituna Lagoon Road Southern Institute of Technology
28 Jun, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
24
73%

Next survey in this area

Toetoes Bay - Waituna Lagoon Road Southern Institute of Technology
27 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
24
83%