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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

1 December 2020

Waikanae Estuary Care Group

Bruce Collett

Overview

A

3

1.5

0.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

12

Products

24

830

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 19 38
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Fishing line 2 1
Safety & construction related 1 12
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 24
Rubber 3 6
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 3 6
Fabric & Textiles 1 156
Clothing, towels and linen 1 156
Wood 1 630
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 630

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Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Waikanae Estuary - Dotterel island Waikanae Estuary Care Group
23 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
10
62%