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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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Otago Peninsula - Macandrew Bay Beach

21 June 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

A

2

0.3

0.2

55m x 8m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

25

Products

11

17

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 7 10
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Other Plastic 1 7
Glass & Ceramic 3 6
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 6
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Macandrew Bay Beach NZ Marine Studies Centre
04 Apr, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
30
46%