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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Blueskin Bay - Blueskin Bay Estuary

19 September 2024

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

A

16

5.6

4.8

100m x 15m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

122

Products

183

1121

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 167 925
Bottles & jars 1 260
Glass or ceramic fragments 166 665
Plastic 9 34
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 1 1
Rope 1 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Safety & construction related 1 22
Plastic bags 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 2
Metal 5 160
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 121
Construction material 1 12
Metal vehicle parts 1 27
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 2
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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