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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Catlins Coast - Kaka Point Surf Lifesaving Club

1 August 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

A

13

8.2

5.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

103

Products

206

2742

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 182 2448
Construction material 4 393
Bottles & jars 1 194
Glass or ceramic fragments 177 1861
Plastic 15 128
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 6 67
Gardening & farming related 1 36
Plastic sheeting 1 9
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 10
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Straws 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 2
Fabric & Textiles 2 89
Clothing, towels and linen 1 76
Footwear & shoes 1 13
Metal 2 74
Construction material 1 62
Aluminium drink cans 1 12
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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