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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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Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ

31 July 2024

National Aquarium of NZ

Karlie Lett

Overview

B

10

6.0

1.7

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

305

Products

610

4012

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 203 689
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 34
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 28 225
Rope 1 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 100 73
Cable ties & zip ties 1 5
Shotgun wadding & shells 8 35
Food containers 28 24
Bottle caps & lids 10 21
Gardening & farming related 2 57
Fishing line 15 204
Paper & Cardboard 202 1335
Fireworks 1 10
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 200 1324
Other 73 130
Batteries (Household) 1 14
Appliances & electronics 2 116
Sanitary items 70 N/A
Metal 69 858
Construction material 22 706
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 6 11
Aluminium drink cans 19 63
Foil wrappers 21 41
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 37
Glass & Ceramic 27 329
Bottles & jars 27 329
Wood 13 301
Other Wood (specify) 2 5
Wooden utensils 2 6
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 290
Rubber 11 137
Construction & Automotive 7 32
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 105
Foamed Plastic 6 14
Foam sponge 6 14
Fabric & Textiles 6 219
Clothing, towels and linen 6 219

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Previous survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
26 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
206
28%

Next survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
01 Sep, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
164
20%