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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Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub

18 February 2022

Algalita South Pacific

Tessa Mitchell-Anyon

Overview

B

14

11.7

10.3

100m x 10m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

610

Products

610

36870

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 230 33900
Construction material 44 32261
Glass or ceramic fragments 186 1639
Plastic 220 680
Resin pellets B N/A
Gardening & farming related 1 4
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Food containers 7 91
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Fishing nets 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 48 34
Straws 7 8
Plastic utensils 3 3
Plastic bags 25 46
Food wrappers 30 38
Safety & construction related 4 61
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 46 283
Fishing line 10 2
Rope 10 67
Bottle caps & lids 22 38
Metal 131 2193
Foil wrappers 1 1
Other Metal 7 86
Construction material 122 2100
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 6
Foamed Plastic 15 8
Ear plugs 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 6
Rubber 5 18
Rubber footwear 1 4
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 14
Fabric & Textiles 3 14
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 13
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 3 3
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 3
Other 2 47
Personal care items 1 47
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Wood 1 7
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 7

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