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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 May 2021

National Aquarium of NZ

Karlie Lett

Overview

B

10

6.3

3.3

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

36

Products

71

288

Type Count Weight (g)
Paper & Cardboard 29 146
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 8 6
Fireworks 18 138
Plastic 25 80
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 9 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 4
Fishing line 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 21
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 50
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Foamed Plastic 9 16
Foam sponge 1 13
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 5 2
Wood 4 23
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 22
Wooden utensils 2 1
Metal 3 20
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 19
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Rubber 1 3
Tyres 1 3

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Previous survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
20 Apr, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
76
54%

Next survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ Hawke's Bay Regional Council | Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Te Matau a Māui
09 Mar, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
70
60%