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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 - South Site National Aquarium of NZ

7 June 2019

National Aquarium of NZ

Karlie Lett

Overview

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5

1.3

1.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

62

Products

124

255

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 100 31
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 82 12
Fishing line 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 6
Other Plastic 2 1
Food wrappers 5 4
Paper & Cardboard 9 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 9 1
Metal 7 16
Foil wrappers 6 1
Aluminium drink cans 1 15
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Wood 2 200
Wooden utensils 1 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 198
Fabric & Textiles 1 3
Other cloth 1 3
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1

Materials

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