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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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Fiordland - Milford Sound Foreshore

16 May 2021

Fiordland Litter Monitoring Group

Nina Menegatti Zink

Overview

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3

1.5

1.2

100m x 20m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

53

Products

106

30867

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 53 18
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 50 16
Glass & Ceramic 37 522
Glass or ceramic fragments 37 522
Plastic 11 27
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 2 11
Food wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 7
Fabric & Textiles 2 296
Clothing, towels and linen 2 296
Wood 2 30000
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 30000
Other 1 4
Other 1 4

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Fiordland - Milford Sound Foreshore Milford community
15 Aug, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
20
35%

Next survey in this area

Fiordland - Milford Sound Foreshore Fiordland Litter Monitoring Group
14 Oct, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
252
2%