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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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St Mary's Bay - Westhaven Marina

31 August 2023

Eco Warriors - Ponsonby Intermediate School

Maja Bethke

Overview

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14

14.0

19.0

66m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

436

Products

288

5405

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 202 2137
Resin pellets A N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 6 45
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 50
Straws 5 6
Plastic bags 12 163
Rope 12 51
Bottles <= 2 L 3 819
Plastic utensils 1 39
Bottle caps & lids 5 26
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 3
Bottle neck rings 1 2
Cable ties & zip ties 4 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 86 638
Food containers 4 92
Food wrappers 29 117
Pens & Stationery 2 20
Strapping bands & tape 6 13
Fishing gear 1 4
Parking tickets & receipts 6 42
Glass & Ceramic 21 728
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 236
Bottles & jars 18 492
Foamed Plastic 18 56
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 33
Foam sponge 5 23
Paper & Cardboard 16 188
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 16 188
Wood 13 1588
Processed timber & pallet crates 13 1588
Rubber 6 14
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 6
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 8
Metal 6 468
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 298
Aluminium drink cans 2 97
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 22
Construction material 1 48
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Other 4 11
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 2 11
Fabric & Textiles 2 215
Clothing, towels and linen 1 171
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 44

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Previous survey in this area

St Mary's Bay - Westhaven Marina Sustainable Coastlines
08 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
870
80%

Next survey in this area

St Mary's Bay - Westhaven Marina Pacific Discovery
05 Oct, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
264
51%