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.

Mangawhai Heads - Picnic Bay

24 November 2021

Sustainable Kaipara

Stephanie Gibson

Overview

B

4

4.0

2.0

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

31

Products

50

26

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 46 21
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 9
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 3
Lollipop sticks 1 2
Mesh bags 3 2
Fishing line 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 22 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 1
Clothing, towels and linen 2 1
Metal 2 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4

Materials

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