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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

13 November 2019

National Aquarium of NZ

Jake Brookie

Overview

B

13

8.7

6.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

79

Products

158

2045

Type Count Weight (g)
Paper & Cardboard 79 1302
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 5 11
Fireworks 66 1271
Cardboard boxes 8 20
Plastic 51 124
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 10 44
Parking tickets & receipts 2 1
Food wrappers 32 77
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Metal 18 87
Other Metal 5 25
Foil wrappers 2 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 8
Aluminium drink cans 6 52
Glass & Ceramic 4 463
Bottles & jars 4 463
Rubber 2 16
Other Rubber (specify) 2 16
Fabric & Textiles 2 46
Other cloth 2 46
Wood 2 7
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 6
Wooden utensils 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
16 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
35
64%

Next survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ Sustainable Coastlines
19 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
41
59%