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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

16 September 2020

Waikanae Estuary Care Group

Bruce Collett

Overview

B

2

1.5

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

11

Products

22

809

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 19 115
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 5 36
Fishing line 1 1
Food containers 1 5
Food wrappers 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 21
Plastic sheeting 2 36
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 4
Other Plastic 1 9
Wood 3 694
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 694

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Waikanae Estuary - Dotterel island Waikanae Estuary Care Group
15 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
4
89%

Next survey in this area

Waikanae Estuary - Dotterel island Waikanae Estuary Care Group
01 Dec, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
12
79%