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.

Blueskin Bay - Blueskin Bay Estuary

12 December 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

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2

1.1

0.6

100m x 15m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

223

Products

335

1469

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 300 1225
Glass or ceramic fragments 300 1225
Plastic 14 31
Resin pellets A N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 14
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 4
Rope 2 2
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 4
Metal 12 117
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 18
Aluminium drink cans 2 60
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 26
Construction material 1 10
Foil wrappers 3 3
Rubber 7 83
Rubber bands 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 81
Fabric & Textiles 2 13
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 13

Materials

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