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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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Otago Peninsula - Macandrew Bay Beach

4 April 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Sally Carson

Overview

A

4

0.5

0.4

55m x 8m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

13

17

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 6 4
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Metal 2 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Other Metal 1 1
Rubber 2 4
Chewing gum 1 3
Rubber bands 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 3
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Macandrew Bay Beach Macandrew Bay School
25 Sep, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
166
86%

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Macandrew Bay Beach NZ Marine Studies Centre
21 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
25
64%