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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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Okarito - Three Mile Lagoon

25 October 2023

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

5

2.5

0.6

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

29

5917

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 19 16
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 4
Food containers 7 7
Gardening & farming related 5 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Metal 4 118
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Construction material 3 117
Foamed Plastic 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Wood 2 5780
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 5780
Rubber 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Okarito - Three Mile Lagoon DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini
30 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
12
88%

Next survey in this area

Okarito - Three Mile Lagoon DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini
31 Jan, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
8
75%