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 West

28 June 2020

Southern Institute of Technology

Kelli Gerritsen

Overview

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8

4.0

2.8

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

196

Products

196

46824

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 186 40737
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic sheeting 1 206
Other Plastic 1 5
Fishing nets 3 701
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 21
Food containers 2 24
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 99 1897
Rope 38 36966
Bottle caps & lids 8 78
Gardening & farming related 8 180
Strapping bands & tape 7 16
Safety & construction related 2 95
Bottles <= 2 L 9 378
Fishing gear 7 170
Wood 5 5787
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 5787
Foamed Plastic 3 276
Foam buoys 1 225
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 51
Metal 2 24
Construction material 1 7
Aluminium drink cans 1 17

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