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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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Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub

25 November 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Briar Inwood

Overview

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27

21.6

19.8

95m x 9m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

960

Products

821

10726

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 433 4066
Unidentifiable metal fragments 8 1526
Construction material 425 2540
Glass & Ceramic 195 5821
Construction material 21 4615
Glass or ceramic fragments 174 1206
Plastic 167 525
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 43 264
Bottle neck rings 2 8
Bottle caps & lids 7 16
Gloves 2 12
Rope 6 50
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Straws 7 14
Food wrappers 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 97 156
Foamed Plastic 13 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 4
Fabric & Textiles 6 222
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 10
Clothing, towels and linen 2 212
Rubber 4 19
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 11
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 8
Other 2 16
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Batteries (Household) 1 16
Wood 1 53
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 53

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub Lion
17 Oct, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
876
19%

Next survey in this area

Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub Sustainable Coastlines
02 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
972
11%