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

beach-icon Beach.

Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site

15 May 2023

Environment Southland

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

3

2.2

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

122

Products

245

1719

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 230 802
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 14 416
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 172 153
Fishing gear 2 6
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 145
Straws 1 1
Safety & construction related 3 12
Shotgun wadding & shells 11 22
Bottle caps & lids 13 39
Strapping bands & tape 3 2
Bottle neck rings 6 3
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Foamed Plastic 7 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 7
Wood 4 885
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 885
Glass & Ceramic 2 17
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 17
Metal 1 7
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 7
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1

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