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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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Waikanae Estuary - Dotterel island

15 June 2020

Waikanae Estuary Care Group

Bruce Collett

Overview

A

2

2.0

0.5

100m x 20m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

4

Products

9

24

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 7 19
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic sheeting 1 9
Plastic utensils 1 3
Rope 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 4
Straws 1 1
Syringes 1 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Metal 1 4
Aluminium drink cans 1 4

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Previous survey in this area

Waikanae Estuary - Dotterel island Waikanae Estuary Care Group
13 Mar, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
18
94%

Next survey in this area

Waikanae Estuary - Dotterel island Waikanae Estuary Care Group
16 Sep, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
11
86%