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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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Tapuae - Tapuae river mouth

20 November 2021

Taranaki Coastal Guardians

Nicole Sturgess

Overview

B

5

3.3

4.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

36

Products

72

1054

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 41 400
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 25
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 18
Gloves 1 157
Gardening & farming related 4 28
Food wrappers 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 4
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food containers 1 8
Rope 1 1
Straws 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 54
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 79
Pens & Stationery 2 21
Foamed Plastic 22 17
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 10 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 12 15
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 2 47
Clothing, towels and linen 2 47
Glass & Ceramic 2 377
Bottles & jars 2 377
Wood 2 211
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 211
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Tapuae - Tapuae river mouth Highlands Intermediate
25 Jun, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
511
91%

Next survey in this area

Tapuae - Tapuae river mouth Highlands Intermediate
31 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
273
84%