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 - Halfmoon Bay

7 March 2024

Stewart Island Community

Emma Simpson-Boyce

Overview

A

26

8.7

6.3

100m x 18m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

21

Products

37

179

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 23 104
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Rope 10 86
Fishing line 1 1
Wood 6 46
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 46
Glass & Ceramic 4 16
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 16
Metal 3 9
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 8
Foamed Plastic 1 4
Foam buoys 1 4

Materials

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