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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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Gemstone Beach - Mullans Road Carpark

15 May 2023

Environment Southland

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

3

1.0

0.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

60

Products

121

502

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 111 453
Resin pellets A N/A
Syringes 1 N/A
Safety & construction related 1 3
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 6 1
Other Plastic 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 5 27
Rope 20 299
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Gardening & farming related 3 11
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 7
Fishing gear 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 62 89
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 4
Foamed Plastic 8 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 1
Foam sponge 3 2
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Rubber 1 45
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 45

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Previous survey in this area

Gemstone Beach - Mullans Road Carpark Environment Southland
31 Jan, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
26
81%

Next survey in this area

Gemstone Beach - Mullans Road Carpark Sustainable Coastlines
19 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
286
98%