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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

beach-icon Beach.

Colac Bay- Tihaka Beach Road entrance

7 August 2021

Southern Institute of Technology

Kelli Gerritsen

Overview

B

1

0.6

0.1

100m x 20m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

15

Products

30

152

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 27 87
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 18 78
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 6
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Wood 1 64
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 64

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area