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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Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site

19 August 2023

Department of Conservation - Murihiku Southland

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

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8

5.1

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

210

Products

419

13295

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 378 2317
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic sheeting 2 833
Bottle caps & lids 6 17
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 9 23
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 2
Fishing gear 7 76
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 185 159
Rope 77 753
Plastic bags 3 116
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 101
Strapping bands & tape 51 52
Food wrappers 8 113
Bottles <= 2 L 1 55
Straws 1 1
Mesh bags 6 14
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 22 8066
Construction material 4 5336
Glass or ceramic fragments 14 1093
Bottles & jars 4 1637
Foamed Plastic 7 10
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 7
Metal 4 2040
Other Metal 2 1117
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 923
Wood 3 673
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 673
Fabric & Textiles 2 176
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 176
Other 2 1
Cotton buds 2 1
Rubber 1 12
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 12

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