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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Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site

29 July 2024

Environment Southland

Nathan Hughes

Overview

B

2

0.8

0.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

43

Products

86

678

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 80 627
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 12
Plastic sheeting 1 173
Fishing gear 2 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 42 169
Rope 17 235
Bottle caps & lids 8 18
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Straws 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 7
Metal 3 31
Construction material 1 24
Foil wrappers 2 7
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 18
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 18

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