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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Fiordland - Wairaurahiri East

27 June 2020

Southern Institute of Technology

Jessica Bailey

Overview

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8

3.7

6.3

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

204

Products

204

23276

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 165 14578
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic sheeting 2 167
Other Plastic 1 23
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 108 838
Rope 7 4884
Plastic buoys 2 352
Food wrappers 1 8
Food containers 2 27
Fishing line 1 3
Fishing gear 16 2515
Bottles <= 2 L 20 1215
Bottle caps & lids 2 22
Baskets, crates & trays 1 3370
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 1153
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Foamed Plastic 15 65
Other Foamed Plastic 9 12
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 53
Wood 11 4868
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 4868
Metal 8 927
Other Metal 5 873
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 23
Aluminium drink cans 2 31
Glass & Ceramic 3 796
Tableware 1 682
Construction material 1 19
Bottles & jars 1 95
Rubber 1 1051
Rubber footwear 1 1051
Fabric & Textiles 1 991
Footwear & shoes 1 991

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