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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 - Haldane Bay

16 January 2021

Ocean Youth Ōtepoti

Joy Knight

Overview

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2

0.8

0.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

33

6950

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 24 157
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 53
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 10
Bottles <= 2 L 2 88
Bottle caps & lids 3 6
Rubber 5 19
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 5
Rubber bands 3 2
Construction & Automotive 1 12
Wood 1 6500
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 6500
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Metal 1 272
Tableware 1 272

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Catlins Coast - Haldane Bay Southern Institute of Technology
25 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
14
81%

Next survey in this area

Catlins Coast - Haldane Bay Southern Institute of Technology
21 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
10
95%