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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

11 April 2023

National Aquarium of NZ

Karlie Lett

Overview

B

9

5.7

2.3

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

48

Products

97

3464

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 37 277
Tableware 14 92
Bottles & jars 23 185
Plastic 24 79
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 2 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 6
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Rope 2 2
Food containers 1 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 8
Bottle caps & lids 2 16
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 31
Paper & Cardboard 11 14
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 10 13
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Metal 10 19
Aluminium drink cans 9 18
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 7 3071
Clothing, towels and linen 6 71
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 3000
Foamed Plastic 4 1
Foam sponge 4 1
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Rubber 1 3
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 3

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Previous survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
15 Aug, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
45
63%

Next survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
07 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
86
50%