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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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Little Shoal Bay - East

2 August 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

B

11

11.0

10.6

100m x 10m

Shell

Items per 1,000m2

103

Products

103

3119

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 72 431
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 1 66
Bottle caps & lids 14 61
Bottles <= 2 L 1 24
Pens & Stationery 3 7
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food containers 3 16
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 72
Plastic bags 4 20
Food wrappers 19 37
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 124
Glass & Ceramic 12 319
Construction material 5 261
Tableware 2 9
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 49
Foamed Plastic 9 10
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 9
Wood 5 2286
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 2286
Metal 2 48
Aluminium drink cans 2 48
Rubber 2 9
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 9
Paper & Cardboard 1 16
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 16

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Previous survey in this area

Little Shoal Bay - East Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
23 May, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
114
46%

Next survey in this area

Little Shoal Bay - East Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
30 Sep, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
81
49%