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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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Blueskin Bay - Blueskin Bay Estuary

4 December 2019

Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust

Tess Rushton

Overview

A

5

3.1

1.9

100m x 12m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

334

Products

401

6782

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 363 5562
Construction material 23 4203
Glass or ceramic fragments 340 1359
Plastic 20 27
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Food wrappers 12 5
Fishing line 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 17
Metal 8 1034
Other Metal 3 906
Unidentifiable metal fragments 5 128
Other 4 5
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Batteries (Household) 2 5
Rubber 3 49
Rubber footwear 3 49
Fabric & Textiles 2 100
Clothing, towels and linen 1 35
Other cloth 1 65
Foamed Plastic 1 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 5

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Blueskin Bay - Blueskin Bay Estuary Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust
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