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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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Rakiura Stewart Island - Deep Bay

23 February 2023

Halfmoon Bay School Stewart Island Rakiura

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

A

30

8.0

4.6

95m x 7m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

51

Products

34

1730

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 19 543
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 7 492
Food wrappers 4 10
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 29
Safety & construction related 2 1
Other Plastic 1 9
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Wood 8 865
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 862
Other Wood (specify) 1 3
Foamed Plastic 4 17
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 12
Fabric & Textiles 2 300
Carpet & furnishing 2 300
Paper & Cardboard 1 5
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 5

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Rakiura Stewart Island - Deep Bay Jensen Bay House Litter Monitoring Group
02 Jul, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
29
74%

Next survey in this area

Rakiura Stewart Island - Deep Bay Stewart Island Community
15 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
361
90%