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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

beach-icon Beach.

Ngāmotu beach - Middle

1 December 2021

Taranaki Coastal Guardians

Nicole Sturgess

Overview

B

16

8.0

5.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

100

Products

199

396

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 181 228
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 1 1
Food containers 3 12
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 20
Strapping bands & tape 4 4
Straws 5 12
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 36 97
Fishing gear 2 3
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 112 16
Bottles <= 2 L 1 40
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Food wrappers 6 19
Other Plastic 2 2
Other 6 58
Personal care items 6 58
Paper & Cardboard 5 36
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 36
Metal 4 70
Aluminium drink cans 3 65
Fishing related 1 5
Glass & Ceramic 2 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 1
Wood 1 3
Wooden utensils 1 3

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area