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

7 May 2024

Stewart Island Community

Dallas Bradley

Overview

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1

1.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

282

Products

565

9078

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 562 8971
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 208 7390
Strapping bands & tape 88 190
Fishing nets 8 277
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 193 374
Bottle caps & lids 28 110
Pens & Stationery 1 6
Food containers 1 35
Plastic buoys 3 21
Drink package rings 1 4
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Cigarette lighters 2 36
Straws 2 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 5
Hangers & retail packaging 4 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 82
Bottles <= 2 L 3 59
Other Plastic 1 4
Fishing gear 4 199
Plastic bags 2 170
Foamed Plastic 2 106
Other Foamed Plastic 1 105
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

Materials

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