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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Gemstone Beach - Mullans Road Carpark

29 July 2024

Environment Southland

Nathan Hughes

Overview

A

2

1.2

0.4

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

48

Products

95

1068

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 89 1027
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 45 717
Bottle neck rings 3 2
Plastic bags 2 192
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 49
Fishing gear 1 4
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 22 31
Straws 2 4
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Food containers 1 23
Metal 2 27
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 27
Wood 2 5
Wooden utensils 2 5
Fabric & Textiles 1 7
Clothing, towels and linen 1 7
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 2

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