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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

16 September 2019

National Aquarium of NZ

Karlie Lett

Overview

B

10

4.0

3.2

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

35

Products

70

339

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 38 199
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 14 19
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Other Plastic 2 1
Straws 1 1
Food containers 3 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 163
Fishing line 10 11
Paper & Cardboard 14 4
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 14 4
Foamed Plastic 7 1
Foam sponge 7 1
Metal 3 19
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 19
Wood 3 105
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 105
Glass & Ceramic 2 3
Bottles & jars 2 3
Fabric & Textiles 2 1
Other cloth 2 1
Other 1 7
Other 1 7

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
07 Jun, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
62
83%

Next survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
13 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
79
32%