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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

2 March 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Briar Inwood

Overview

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9

9.3

9.0

95m x 9m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

972

Products

831

15902

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 365 5096
Construction material 356 4831
Unidentifiable metal fragments 8 261
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 4
Glass & Ceramic 362 10080
Construction material 70 8258
Glass or ceramic fragments 292 1822
Plastic 91 388
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 1 21
Plastic utensils 2 4
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Straws 6 5
Food containers 2 31
Food wrappers 20 27
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Mesh bags 1 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 25 193
Strapping bands & tape 4 5
Fishing line 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 9 48
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 41
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Other 4 23
Personal care items 4 23
Foamed Plastic 4 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 4
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 18
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 18
Wood 2 292
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 292

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub Sustainable Coastlines
25 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
960
22%