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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Fiordland - Two Thumb Bay

12 May 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Carla Fonseca-Paris

Overview

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6

2.2

1.3

100m x 15m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

37

Products

56

4473

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 39 1433
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 14
Bottle caps & lids 3 10
Fishing nets 1 6
Safety & construction related 1 11
Plastic bags 1 47
Rope 3 10
Other Plastic 1 357
Cigarette lighters 1 14
Plastic buoys 1 53
Bottles <= 2 L 9 416
Fishing gear 3 90
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 114
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 3
Food containers 5 234
Hangers & retail packaging 1 49
Wood 12 2280
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 2280
Foamed Plastic 4 739
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 12
Foam sponge 1 727
Metal 1 21
Aluminium drink cans 1 21

Materials

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