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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

5 October 2023

Pacific Discovery

Liz Lucas

Overview

B

18

7.2

14.4

66m x 10m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

264

Products

174

1887

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 88 618
Resin pellets B N/A
Strapping bands & tape 8 15
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Hangers & retail packaging 3 40
Food wrappers 11 105
Straws 3 16
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Plastic bags 7 84
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 88
Other Plastic 30 40
Plastic buoys 1 218
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 3
Bottle seals & tabs 4 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 41 858
Construction material 4 546
Glass or ceramic fragments 35 172
Bottles & jars 1 139
Light globes/bulbs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 19 340
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 17 290
Other cloth 2 50
Other 9 0
Sanitary items 9 N/A
Metal 6 15
Other Metal 2 9
Fishing related 1 3
Foil wrappers 2 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 6 4
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 4
Rubber 4 48
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 48
Wood 1 4
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 4

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Previous survey in this area

St Mary's Bay - Westhaven Marina Eco Warriors - Ponsonby Intermediate School
31 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
436
76%

Next survey in this area

St Mary's Bay - Westhaven Marina Sustainable Coastlines
25 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
309
70%