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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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Blueskin Bay - Blueskin Bay Estuary

21 June 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

B

2

1.1

0.5

100m x 15m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

85

Products

127

1105

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 82 917
Glass or ceramic fragments 82 917
Plastic 24 104
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 10 72
Food wrappers 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 18
Strapping bands & tape 1 4
Metal 10 61
Unidentifiable metal fragments 8 52
Construction material 2 9
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 4 8
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 7
Rubber 2 12
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 8
Construction & Automotive 1 4
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Blueskin Bay - Blueskin Bay Estuary NZ Marine Studies Centre
07 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
2
0%

Next survey in this area

Blueskin Bay - Blueskin Bay Estuary NZ Marine Studies Centre
04 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
50
28%