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

beach-icon Beach.

Fiordland - South of George Sound (North Site)

24 May 2021

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

B

6

4.5

0.9

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

136

Products

136

81322

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 108 25880
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 40 462
Gardening & farming related 2 1312
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 191
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Plastic bags 4 180
Cosmetics and medical packaging 5 129
Bottles <= 2 L 22 980
Baskets, crates & trays 6 14365
Fishing gear 8 790
Rope 8 3410
Plastic buoys 6 3940
Food containers 4 118
Wood 20 54647
Processed timber & pallet crates 20 54647
Foamed Plastic 5 629
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 530
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 99
Rubber 1 91
Rubber footwear 1 91
Fabric & Textiles 1 37
Clothing, towels and linen 1 37
Metal 1 38
Fishing related 1 38

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