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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

beach-icon Beach.

Okahu Bay - West-end (city) side

10 August 2021

Sustainable Coastlines Ambassadors

Cindy Bradley

Overview

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2

1.0

1.3

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

50

Products

80

335

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 38 173
Glass or ceramic fragments 38 173
Plastic 32 104
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 4
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Fibreglass fragments 1 9
Bottle caps & lids 1 4
Food wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Fishing line 1 1
Plastic bags 1 79
Rubber 3 5
Other Rubber (specify) 1 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 16
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 12
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 4
Fabric & Textiles 2 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 3
Foamed Plastic 1 23
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 23
Other 1 3
Cotton buds 1 3
Metal 1 8
Foil wrappers 1 8

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Previous survey in this area

Okahu Bay - West-end (city) side Sustainable Coastlines
11 May, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
648
82%

Next survey in this area

Okahu Bay - West-end (city) side Sustainable Coastlines
17 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
290
72%