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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Long Bay - MERC Monitoring Site

7 September 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

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24

20.4

8.3

50m x 12m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

452

Products

271

3661

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 166 96
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 105 61
Bottle caps & lids 14 16
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Rope 4 3
Gardening & farming related 5 1
Pens & Stationery 2 1
Food wrappers 10 2
Lollipop sticks 13 5
Straws 2 1
Safety & construction related 3 3
Foamed Plastic 35 8
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 28 2
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 2
Glass & Ceramic 25 1032
Construction material 15 964
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 68
Wood 18 2483
Processed timber & pallet crates 17 2482
Other Wood (specify) 1 1
Rubber 17 27
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 12 15
Rubber bands 2 1
Construction & Automotive 2 5
Other Rubber (specify) 1 6
Other 5 5
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Appliances & electronics 2 4
Metal 3 9
Foil wrappers 1 1
Construction material 2 8
Fabric & Textiles 2 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 1

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