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.

Oakura Beach - Corbett Park

28 October 2021

Green School Taranaki

Nick Rowe

Overview

B

17

7.9

13.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

33

Products

66

50312

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 34 75
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 5
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Straws 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Fishing line 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 13
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Food containers 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Food wrappers 1 3
Fishing gear 1 41
Foamed Plastic 24 9
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 18 7
Glass & Ceramic 2 187
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 10
Bottles & jars 1 177
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Wood 1 12
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 12
Fabric & Textiles 1 18
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 18
Rubber 1 50000
Tyres 1 50000
Paper & Cardboard 1 10
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 10
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

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