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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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Catlins Coast - Kaka Point Surf Lifesaving Club

25 February 2020

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Aless Smith

Overview

A

29

8.2

3.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

33

766

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 21 740
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 3 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 602
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Gardening & farming related 1 17
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 61
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 1
Plastic bags 3 45
Parking tickets & receipts 4 2
Other 6 0
Sanitary items 6 N/A
Metal 3 17
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Aluminium drink cans 1 14
Glass & Ceramic 1 6
Construction material 1 6
Wood 1 2
Wooden utensils 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Other cloth 1 1

Materials

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Items per 1,000m2
10
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