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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Rakiura Stewart Island - Masons Bay Martins Creek

3 December 2023

Stewart Island Community

Dallas Bradley

Overview

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3

3.1

1.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

320

Products

639

3628

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 633 3584
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 206 1794
Fishing nets 14 60
Strapping bands & tape 155 178
Plastic sheeting 8 193
Fishing gear 12 24
Mesh bags 1 4
Straws 6 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 140 88
Bottle caps & lids 48 114
Bottles <= 2 L 10 580
Gardening & farming related 5 444
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 20
Food containers 4 55
Baskets, crates & trays 1 22
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Bottle neck rings 5 3
Food wrappers 2 2
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 2
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 40
Light globes/bulbs 1 40

Materials

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