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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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Rarangi Beach - Monkey Bay Carpark

2 December 2021

Tuamarina School

Jess Koupua

Overview

B

25

13.8

14.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

25

Products

50

401

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 28 127
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 2 3
Other Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 31
Fishing line 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 3
Cigarette lighters 1 21
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Bottle caps & lids 4 10
Pens & Stationery 1 8
Food wrappers 3 28
Food containers 4 14
Metal 9 80
Aluminium drink cans 1 16
Construction material 2 51
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 6 13
Glass & Ceramic 4 3
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 3
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 1
Foamed Plastic 2 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Foam sponge 1 5
Wood 2 144
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 143
Wooden utensils 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 38
Clothing, towels and linen 2 38
Rubber 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Rarangi Beach - Monkey Bay Carpark Tuamarina School
24 Nov, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
24
64%

Next survey in this area

Rarangi Beach - Monkey Bay Carpark Envirohub Marlborough
10 Sep, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
80
81%