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.

Port Taranaki - Breakwater Beach

22 November 2021

Taranaki Coastal Guardians

Nicole Sturgess

Overview

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25

12.5

0.7

55m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

255

Products

280

5183

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 273 5126
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Other Plastic 174 487
Hangers & retail packaging 4 3
Strapping bands & tape 1 6
Rope 11 60
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Straws 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 9
Food containers 3 16
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 12 54
Food wrappers 8 8
Safety & construction related 35 4432
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Mesh bags 1 39
Metal 2 42
Foil wrappers 1 6
Aluminium drink cans 1 36
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Wood 2 12
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 12
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1

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