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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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Catlins Coast - Waikawa Estuary (north)

26 July 2021

Southern Institute of Technology

Kelli Gerritsen

Overview

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100m x 10m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

40

Products

40

7539

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 25 4557
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic sheeting 1 2
Other Plastic 1 77
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 1419
Bottles <= 2 L 1 308
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 45
Rope 2 2706
Glass & Ceramic 5 1779
Bottles & jars 5 1779
Foamed Plastic 4 138
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 138
Wood 3 805
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 805
Rubber 2 239
Rubber footwear 2 239
Metal 1 21
Construction material 1 21

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area