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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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Rakiura Stewart Island - Masons Bay Martins Creek

31 January 2025

Stewart Island Community

Dallas Bradley

Overview

C

3

2.3

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

177

Products

354

1427

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 351 1408
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 90 32
Bottle neck rings 5 1
Bottles <= 2 L 6 233
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Fishing gear 3 87
Fishing nets 3 4
Food wrappers 1 1
Other Plastic 1 10
Rope 61 578
Plastic sheeting 1 70
Gloves 1 13
Strapping bands & tape 37 50
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 140 168
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 160
Foamed Plastic 3 19
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 18

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Rakiura Stewart Island - Masons Bay Martins Creek Stewart Island Community
20 Sep, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
270
99%