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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Rakiura Stewart Island - Deep Bay

15 August 2023

Stewart Island Community

Emma Simpson-Boyce

Overview

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7

8.5

0.7

95m x 7m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

361

Products

240

13184

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 122 197
Foam sponge 1 169
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 121 28
Plastic 95 6935
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 47 5391
Plastic sheeting 6 1246
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 241
Pens & Stationery 1 5
Cigarette lighters 1 17
Fishing gear 1 12
Strapping bands & tape 4 8
Gardening & farming related 2 4
Food wrappers 7 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 5 1
Wood 12 4376
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 4376
Metal 5 37
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 28
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 3
Other Metal 1 6
Fabric & Textiles 4 1519
Other cloth 1 1197
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 2 312
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 10
Glass & Ceramic 2 120
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 120

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