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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

22 June 2021

Waikanae Estuary Care Group

William Brown

Overview

B

3

4.5

0.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

6

Products

11

271

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 8 215
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 3 198
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 12
Lollipop sticks 1 2
Fishing gear 1 3
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 11
Other cloth 1 11
Wood 1 44
Other Wood (specify) 1 44

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Waikanae Estuary - Dotterel island Waikanae Estuary Care Group
02 Nov, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
10
52%