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

25 November 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Te Hira Mayall-Nahi

Overview

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6

5.0

3.3

66m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

309

Products

204

746

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 134 186
Resin pellets B N/A
Other Plastic 8 38
Strapping bands & tape 1 16
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 24 20
Bottles <= 2 L 1 28
Food wrappers 9 10
Cigarettes, butts & filters 24 3
Bottle caps & lids 6 12
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 36 28
Safety & construction related 9 12
Food containers 6 9
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Straws 2 1
Gardening & farming related 1 6
Bottle neck rings 5 2
Glass & Ceramic 51 517
Glass or ceramic fragments 48 375
Construction material 3 142
Foamed Plastic 8 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 4 14
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 13
Other cloth 2 1
Wood 3 7
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 7
Other 2 3
Cotton buds 2 3
Metal 2 17
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Construction material 1 14

Materials

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