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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Samoa - Upolu - Vaiala sandbank (Apia)

18 September 2021

Laumei canoe club

Isaac Hunt

Overview

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14

14.0

18.2

60m x 20m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

496

Products

595

47804

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 483 5400
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 16 400
Bottles <= 2 L 467 5000
Foamed Plastic 50 1400
Polystyrene cups or food packs 34 400
Other Foamed Plastic 16 1000
Metal 26 700
Other cans (<= 4 L) 20 600
Aluminium drink cans 6 100
Other 17 300
Batteries (Household) 17 300
Fabric & Textiles 10 9000
Footwear & shoes 10 9000
Glass & Ceramic 6 1004
Fluorescent light tubes 1 4
Bottles & jars 5 1000
Rubber 3 30000
Tyres 3 30000

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area