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.

Waipū Beach - Surfclub

27 January 2022

Northland Regional Council

Loren Carr

Overview

A

2

1.0

0.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

47

52

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 39 16
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 2 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Fishing gear 2 1
Fishing line 2 1
Rope 1 4
Food wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 28 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 2
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Other 2 2
Personal care items 2 2
Rubber 1 30
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 30
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 2

Materials

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