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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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Marsden Bay Reserve - Chain Poles

20 August 2020

Patuharakeke Taiao Unit

Ari Carrington

Overview

A

4

1.9

2.0

100m x 5m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

44

Products

22

3547

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 19 484
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 7 40
Bottles <= 2 L 2 195
Straws 1 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 50
Plastic sheeting 6 36
Other Plastic 1 30
Safety & construction related 1 130
Fabric & Textiles 1 3000
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 3000
Metal 1 39
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 39
Rubber 1 24
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 24

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Marsden Bay Reserve - Chain Poles Patuharakeke Taiao Unit
31 Jan, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
19
42%

Next survey in this area

Marsden Bay Reserve - Chain Poles Patuharakeke Taiao Unit
12 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
36
78%