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

1 September 2024

National Aquarium of NZ

Karlie Lett

Overview

A

30

12.5

0.9

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

164

Products

328

1128

Type Count Weight (g)
Paper & Cardboard 186 163
Fireworks 26 82
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 160 81
Plastic 63 116
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 30 17
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 56
Fishing line 4 17
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 3
Cable ties & zip ties 2 12
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 8
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Metal 62 339
Aluminium drink cans 10 37
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 9
Construction material 47 293
Other 5 1
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Cotton buds 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 5 124
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 30
Clothing, towels and linen 2 93
Glass & Ceramic 3 9
Bottles & jars 3 9
Rubber 2 290
Tyres 2 290
Wood 1 85
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 85
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Foam sponge 1 1

Materials

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