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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.

Mangawhai - Boat Ramp

24 January 2022

Northland Regional Council

Loren Carr

Overview

B

1

0.5

0.2

50m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

82

Products

41

82

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 31 18
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 3
Lollipop sticks 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Rope 11 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 3
Rubber 4 3
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 1
Chewing gum 1 2
Metal 4 59
Foil wrappers 2 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Other Metal 1 55
Fabric & Textiles 2 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1

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