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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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Moutere Inlet (Rivermouth) - Batchelors ford entry

28 February 2020

Motueka Steiner School

Margot DHondt

Overview

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15

15.0

11.0

100m x 20m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

157

Products

314

9670

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 138 2922
Unidentifiable metal fragments 131 1531
Construction material 1 2
Aluminium drink cans 6 1389
Plastic 118 2065
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 4 287
Other Plastic 1 500
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 90 25
Fishing gear 1 1000
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 68
Food containers 3 15
Plastic bags 4 52
Food wrappers 5 2
Bottles <= 2 L 1 33
Bottle neck rings 3 3
Bottle caps & lids 5 80
Glass & Ceramic 39 4135
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 20 926
Glass or ceramic fragments 17 1889
Bottles & jars 2 1320
Paper & Cardboard 9 188
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 9 188
Foamed Plastic 7 59
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 59
Wood 2 50
Other Wood (specify) 2 50
Fabric & Textiles 1 251
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 251

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Moutere Inlet (Rivermouth) - Batchelors ford entry Motueka Steiner School
24 Oct, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
172
55%