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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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Hokitika Southside - Hokitika

22 March 2020

West Coast Forest & Bird

Clare Backes

Overview

B

2

0.6

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

8

Products

17

34

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 33
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 1 11
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food wrappers 7 7
Plastic sheeting 3 1
Rope 1 10
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Other Plastic 1 2
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1

Materials

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Hokitika Southside - Hokitika New Coasters Club
01 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
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