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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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Marine Parade - North Site National Aquarium of NZ

9 March 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Becky Taylor

Overview

B

3

1.6

0.8

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

52

Products

105

1432

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 49 532
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 1 4
Plastic utensils 1 1
Rope 2 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 33
Cigarettes, butts & filters 18 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 8
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Food containers 2 11
Plastic vehicle parts 1 451
Food wrappers 7 10
Straws 1 1
Fishing line 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 24 65
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 8 27
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 6
Fireworks 13 32
Wood 14 733
Wooden utensils 2 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 721
Corks 1 9
Rubber 5 34
Rubber bands 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 13
Rubber gloves 1 20
Fabric & Textiles 5 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 5 1
Metal 3 34
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 5
Aluminium drink cans 2 29
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Foamed Plastic 2 33
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 32

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Previous survey in this area

Marine Parade - North Site National Aquarium of NZ Sustainable Coastlines
07 Jun, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
52
66%