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.

Catlins Coast - Pounawea Estuary

24 October 2023

Enviroschools Otago

Scott Martin

Overview

A

8

2.0

3.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

13

Products

26

6403

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 9 146
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 146
Plastic 7 53
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 9
Cable ties & zip ties 2 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 3
Gardening & farming related 1 35
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Metal 3 145
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 6
Aluminium drink cans 1 89
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 50
Foamed Plastic 3 4428
Foam sponge 3 4428
Fabric & Textiles 2 12
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 12
Wood 1 815
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 815
Rubber 1 804
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 804

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