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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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Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ

27 October 2020

National Aquarium of NZ

Karlie Lett

Overview

B

17

8.8

7.9

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

60

Products

119

1567

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 67 44
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 2 1
Plastic utensils 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 15 29
Cigarettes, butts & filters 26 3
Food wrappers 22 5
Foamed Plastic 19 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 16 2
Foam sponge 3 1
Paper & Cardboard 15 3
Cardboard boxes 11 1
Fireworks 4 2
Metal 9 25
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 7
Aluminium drink cans 4 18
Glass & Ceramic 5 1479
Bottles & jars 2 4
Construction material 3 1475
Fabric & Textiles 3 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 1
Wood 1 12
Other Wood (specify) 1 12

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Previous survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
03 Sep, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
58
56%

Next survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
20 Apr, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
76
54%