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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.

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end

8 December 2021

Waikouaiti School

Jennie Upton

Overview

B

18

15.0

10.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

21

145

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 13 21
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Clothes pegs 1 1
Fishing line 2 9
Food wrappers 3 3
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 5
Other Plastic 2 1
Rubber 4 55
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 53
Rubber bands 3 2
Foamed Plastic 3 31
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 31
Glass & Ceramic 1 38
Bottles & jars 1 38

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end Waikouaiti School
08 Jul, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
72
90%

Next survey in this area

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end NZ Marine Studies Centre
28 Mar, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
16
29%