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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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Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub

9 March 2021

Estuary Litter Monitoring

Stuart Ralston

Overview

B

5

6.3

6.7

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

505

Products

505

18878

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 166 253
Resin pellets B N/A
Fishing line 5 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 87 72
Food wrappers 12 4
Other Plastic 1 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Plastic bags 5 9
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 14
Food containers 1 22
Bottle caps & lids 15 31
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Rope 2 1
Plastic utensils 3 69
Straws 9 15
Foamed Plastic 123 99
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 116 95
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 3
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 114 15157
Glass or ceramic fragments 84 2070
Construction material 29 13050
Bottles & jars 1 37
Metal 88 1550
Fishing related 1 10
Construction material 87 1540
Wood 7 1699
Wooden utensils 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 1698
Other 4 32
Cotton buds 1 1
Personal care items 3 31
Rubber 2 7
Other Rubber (specify) 2 7
Fabric & Textiles 1 81
Clothing, towels and linen 1 81

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Previous survey in this area

Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub Estuary Litter Monitoring
17 Nov, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
688
81%

Next survey in this area

Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub Estuary Litter Monitoring
20 Jul, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
1186
16%