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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Shelly Bay - Waipū Cove

29 August 2023

Kererū Collective

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

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2

0.6

1.1

80m x 20m

Shell

Items per 1,000m2

46

Products

74

881

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 56 370
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Fishing gear 5 18
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 17
Rope 1 12
Strapping bands & tape 4 1
Other Plastic 5 8
Plastic vehicle parts 1 108
Food containers 4 9
Safety & construction related 2 7
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Fishing line 12 181
Fabric & Textiles 12 442
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 11 373
Clothing, towels and linen 1 69
Other 3 3
Personal care items 2 3
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 2 48
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 47
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 18
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 18

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area