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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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Wainamu Beach - Wainamu

29 June 2021

Sustainable Coastlines

Becky Taylor

Overview

A

25

10.4

2.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

21

193

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 10 6
Resin pellets B N/A
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Fishing line 1 1
Metal 7 183
Tableware 1 68
Fishing related 5 114
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Foamed Plastic 4 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 3

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wainamu Beach - Wainamu Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project
18 Aug, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
52
88%

Next survey in this area

Wainamu Beach - Wainamu Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project
21 Jan, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
10
67%