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

2 November 2021

Waikanae Estuary Care Group

William Brown

Overview

A

4

2.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

21

2544

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 11 36
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 1 14
Food wrappers 4 11
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Gloves 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 3
Wood 4 2140
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 2140
Glass & Ceramic 2 32
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 11
Construction material 1 21
Other 2 81
Other 2 81
Metal 1 9
Aluminium drink cans 1 9
Rubber 1 246
Rubber footwear 1 246

Materials

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