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 May 2023

National Aquarium of NZ

Karlie Lett

Overview

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22

8.1

7.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

86

Products

171

2044

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 46 117
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 102
Fishing line 1 1
Food wrappers 11 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 3
Foamed Plastic 40 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 40 6
Other 31 0
Sanitary items 31 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 14 24
Bottles & jars 14 24
Paper & Cardboard 12 7
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 12 7
Wood 12 1779
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 1779
Metal 10 110
Aluminium drink cans 2 98
Foil wrappers 1 1
Construction material 5 9
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 2
Fabric & Textiles 6 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 6 1

Materials

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