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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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Goat Island Bay

1 November 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Carla Fonseca-Paris

Overview

A

37

5.6

1.9

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

12

Products

20

88

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 10 16
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 13
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Plastic 6 4
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Wood 2 58
Other Wood (specify) 2 58
Metal 2 10
Other Metal 2 10

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Goat Island Bay DOC Auckland Marine Reserve Rangers
16 Jun, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
9
44%

Next survey in this area

Goat Island Bay DOC Auckland Marine Reserve Rangers
10 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
36
72%