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

beach-icon Beach.

Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub

17 October 2023

Lion

Olivia Rees

Overview

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12

8.0

8.0

95m x 9m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

876

Products

749

34207

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 326 3900
Construction material 314 2990
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 7
Unidentifiable metal fragments 11 903
Glass & Ceramic 261 27786
Construction material 52 23270
Glass or ceramic fragments 205 2398
Bottles & jars 4 2118
Plastic 137 1992
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 48
Pens & Stationery 1 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 6
Bottle caps & lids 4 16
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 40 1630
Straws 7 15
Rope 3 43
Food wrappers 20 57
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 42 103
Strapping bands & tape 8 48
Safety & construction related 3 18
Fishing line 5 1
Fabric & Textiles 11 46
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 11 46
Foamed Plastic 7 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 8
Wood 4 363
Corks 1 11
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 352
Other 2 111
Personal care items 1 7
Batteries (Non-household) 1 104
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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