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

4 September 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

A

16

3.5

7.5

100m x 15m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

50

Products

75

6007

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 42 2586
Bottles & jars 6 2093
Glass or ceramic fragments 36 493
Plastic 21 275
Resin pellets A N/A
Mesh bags 1 17
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Other Plastic 1 123
Plastic bags 2 77
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 1
Rope 1 1
Food wrappers 2 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 49
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Metal 5 2691
Unidentifiable metal fragments 4 352
Construction material 1 2339
Other 3 94
Personal care items 1 3
Batteries (Household) 1 91
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 2 7
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 7
Wood 1 353
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 353
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1

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