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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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Okarito - Okarito

15 December 2019

Sustainable Coastlines

Marj Vermaat

Overview

B

6

3.0

0.9

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

20

Products

39

277

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 24 124
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 2 40
Bottle caps & lids 1 8
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Fishing gear 1 6
Other Plastic 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 13
Rope 1 15
Plastic bags 4 16
Straws 1 2
Food wrappers 11 17
Other 10 0
Sanitary items 10 N/A
Foamed Plastic 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Metal 1 8
Aluminium drink cans 1 8
Wood 1 144
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 144

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Okarito - Okarito DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini
02 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
3
92%

Next survey in this area

Okarito - Okarito Southern Institute of Technology
05 Jul, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
24
76%