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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

1 December 2021

Taranaki Coastal Guardians

Nicole Sturgess

Overview

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16

9.3

9.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

146

Products

291

1115

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 250 401
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 4 4
Straws 1 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 33 41
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 91 163
Food wrappers 19 4
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing gear 3 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 66 19
Food containers 3 9
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 10
Bottles <= 2 L 2 45
Bottle caps & lids 6 25
Cable ties & zip ties 3 3
Plastic bags 4 39
Fishing line 8 25
Safety & construction related 1 2
Metal 16 13
Unidentifiable metal fragments 11 4
Foil wrappers 3 8
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 11 638
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 7 67
Footwear & shoes 3 363
Clothing, towels and linen 1 208
Other 5 1
Appliances & electronics 1 1
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Wood 4 45
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 45
Foamed Plastic 3 15
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 15
Rubber 1 1
Chewing gum 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Fireworks 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Nga Motu Beach - North End Moturoa School
27 Oct, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
126
87%

Next survey in this area

Nga Motu Beach - North End Taranaki Volunteers
10 Sep, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
29
91%