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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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Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park

26 February 2022

Waste Free Kāpiti

Olga Speranskaya

Overview

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2

1.1

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

19

Products

38

243

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 21 137
Resin pellets A N/A
Mesh bags 1 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 14
Fishing line 3 55
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 32
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Rope 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 6
Food containers 1 3
Fabric & Textiles 6 16
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 11
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 2
Footwear & shoes 1 3
Paper & Cardboard 4 74
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 74
Metal 4 10
Aluminium drink cans 2 9
Foil wrappers 2 1
Rubber 1 1
Other Rubber (specify) 1 1
Other 1 4
Personal care items 1 4
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
16 Dec, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
28
75%

Next survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park Waste Free Kāpiti
05 Jun, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
50
90%