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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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Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ

23 January 2020

National Aquarium of NZ

Karlie Lett

Overview

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3

2.4

1.9

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

208

Products

415

1937

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 158 150
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 37 9
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 61 34
Bottle caps & lids 4 5
Bottles <= 2 L 1 45
Straws 3 1
Food wrappers 41 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 33
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 120 263
Cardboard boxes 2 42
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 9 7
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 12
Fireworks 107 202
Metal 84 213
Foil wrappers 26 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 22 43
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Construction material 32 150
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 4
Foamed Plastic 23 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 23 3
Fabric & Textiles 14 222
Other cloth 11 10
Clothing, towels and linen 3 212
Wood 8 1062
Corks 1 8
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 1052
Matches and wooden fireworks parts 1 2
Other 4 0
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 4 24
Bottles & jars 4 24

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ Sustainable Coastlines
19 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
41
59%

Next survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
03 Sep, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
58
56%