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

beach-icon Beach.

Catlins Coast - Porpoise Bay

27 July 2021

Southern Institute of Technology

Kelli Gerritsen

Overview

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1

0.4

0.1

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

26

Products

26

1587

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 20 180
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Food containers 1 37
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 9
Fishing gear 1 6
Rope 5 125
Foamed Plastic 5 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 1
Wood 1 1406
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1406

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area