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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

23 March 2021

Waikanae Estuary Care Group

William Brown

Overview

B

2

1.5

0.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

21

80

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 13 49
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Gloves 1 3
Plastic bags 3 12
Rope 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 5
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 13
Other Plastic 1 6
Fabric & Textiles 3 12
Clothing, towels and linen 1 11
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 1
Metal 2 14
Aluminium drink cans 2 14
Wood 2 4
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 4
Rubber 1 1
Chewing gum 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Waikanae Estuary - Dotterel island Waikanae Estuary Care Group
22 Jun, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
6
82%