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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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Pauatahanui Inlet - Motukaraka point (east side)

11 April 2019

Pauatahanui School

Becky moonlight

Overview

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26

9.1

23.4

100m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

186

Products

261

30845

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 201 27512
Construction material 9 24399
Glass or ceramic fragments 189 1998
Bottles & jars 3 1115
Plastic 26 327
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 2 44
Plastic bags 3 7
Bottles <= 2 L 3 204
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Gardening & farming related 3 34
Fishing line 2 5
Rope 3 9
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Food wrappers 8 21
Wood 10 2637
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 2637
Metal 8 118
Aluminium drink cans 6 112
Fishing related 2 6
Rubber 6 57
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 57
Paper & Cardboard 4 95
Cardboard boxes 1 68
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 22
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 5
Fabric & Textiles 3 98
Other cloth 3 98
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

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Next survey in this area

Pauatahanui Inlet - Motukaraka point (east side) Pauatahanui School
24 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
144
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