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.

Catlins Coast - Haldane Estuary

14 April 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

A

2

0.5

0.2

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

34

Products

54

664

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 43 661
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 10 594
Food containers 1 3
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Safety & construction related 1 29
Plastic bags 1 17
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 26 13
Foamed Plastic 7 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 1
Rubber 4 2
Rubber bands 4 2

Materials

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