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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Tucks Bay - Tucks Bay

16 May 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

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1

1.0

0.4

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

100

Products

201

897

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 188 689
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 110 492
Fishing line 3 19
Food containers 1 8
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 5
Straws 6 3
Bottle caps & lids 12 17
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 36
Shotgun wadding & shells 7 18
Food wrappers 8 2
Clothes pegs 2 3
Plastic bags 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Safety & construction related 2 1
Other Plastic 3 76
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 3
Foamed Plastic 6 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 2
Rubber 2 6
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 6
Wood 2 163
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 163
Fabric & Textiles 1 11
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 11
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 24
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 24

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