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

8 June 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

A

4

1.2

0.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

8

Products

15

48

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 8 12
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic utensils 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Foam sponge 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Metal 1 25
Aluminium drink cans 1 25
Paper & Cardboard 1 8
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 8
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

Materials

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