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.

Waituna Lagoon - Waituna Lagoon

2 June 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

2

1.3

1.0

100m x 2m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

1550

Products

310

3372

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 301 978
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 3 108
Shotgun wadding & shells 109 342
Food wrappers 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 2 53
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 8 2
Plastic sheeting 8 18
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 22 11
Rope 18 174
Bottle neck rings 4 2
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 13 23
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 108 186
Plastic buoys 3 55
Rubber 4 6
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 5
Rubber bands 3 1
Wood 3 2351
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 2351
Fabric & Textiles 1 6
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 6
Paper & Cardboard 1 31
Cardboard boxes 1 31

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