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 Bay

14 April 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

5

2.1

0.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

100

Products

199

5357

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 179 523
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 20 321
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 123 85
Plastic buoys 2 19
Bottle caps & lids 14 50
Bottle seals & tabs 3 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 17
Food containers 4 19
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 3 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 2
Food wrappers 1 4
Rubber 15 10
Rubber bands 15 10
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 1
Other 1 2
Personal care items 1 2
Wood 1 4820
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 4820
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

Materials

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