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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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Nga Motu Beach - North End

27 October 2021

Moturoa School

Rachel Ammundsen

Overview

B

31

15.5

12.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

126

Products

253

2958

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 193 2331
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarette lighters 1 17
Fishing line 2 2
Pens & Stationery 2 6
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 4
Lollipop sticks 4 2
Bottles <= 2 L 7 1387
Food wrappers 13 53
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 31 135
Bottle caps & lids 13 33
Cigarettes, butts & filters 30 5
Food containers 16 175
Fishing gear 1 8
Strapping bands & tape 3 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 46 234
Plastic bags 5 153
Other Plastic 4 30
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 18
Straws 3 3
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Rope 5 56
Foamed Plastic 26 46
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 14 33
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 10 11
Paper & Cardboard 13 22
Cups, food trays & wrappers 13 22
Metal 6 60
Aluminium drink cans 4 58
Foil wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Other 5 3
Personal care items 1 3
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Rubber 4 298
Construction & Automotive 2 43
Rubber footwear 2 255
Wood 4 85
Wooden utensils 1 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 82
Fabric & Textiles 2 113
Clothing, towels and linen 1 92
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 21

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Previous survey in this area

Nga Motu Beach - North End Taranaki Conservationists
23 Jun, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
134
88%

Next survey in this area

Nga Motu Beach - North End Taranaki Coastal Guardians
01 Dec, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
146
87%