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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Tapuae - Tapuae river mouth

31 May 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

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2

1.5

0.2

100m x 17m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

51

Products

86

717

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 46 378
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 3 112
Rope 2 163
Bottle caps & lids 2 9
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 29 62
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 10
Gardening & farming related 1 2
Safety & construction related 3 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 7
Other Plastic 1 1
Foamed Plastic 35 208
Other Foamed Plastic 5 159
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 18 46
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 1
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Rubber 2 84
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 78
Construction & Automotive 1 6
Fabric & Textiles 2 17
Clothing, towels and linen 2 17
Wood 1 30
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 30

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