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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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St Kilda - Ocean Beach Domain

6 September 2019

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Ben Knight

Overview

B

9

1.5

3.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

22

Products

44

288

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 41
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 2 1
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Rope 2 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 27
Safety & construction related 4 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 15 3
Paper & Cardboard 5 16
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 16
Fabric & Textiles 5 211
Other cloth 5 211
Metal 2 6
Other Metal 1 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Wood 1 13
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 13
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

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