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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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Mission Bay - east side garden Court

19 April 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

B

9

9.9

5.5

94m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

177

Products

332

3448

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 288 220
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 197 115
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 21 14
Bottle caps & lids 19 29
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 3
Bottle neck rings 5 1
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Fishing gear 7 28
Straws 4 3
Safety & construction related 5 2
Lollipop sticks 9 4
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Plastic utensils 2 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 10
Glass & Ceramic 17 263
Glass or ceramic fragments 13 44
Construction material 4 219
Wood 16 2870
Processed timber & pallet crates 14 2867
Wooden utensils 2 3
Foamed Plastic 5 23
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Foam sponge 2 21
Other 3 5
Personal care items 3 5
Rubber 1 65
Rubber footwear 1 65
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Mission Bay - east side garden Court Sustainable Coastlines
28 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
256
90%

Next survey in this area

Mission Bay - east side garden Court Mission Impossible
18 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
186
78%