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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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Tapuae Marine Reserve - Hermit Hill

26 March 2022

Taranaki Coastal Guardians

Nicole Sturgess

Overview

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7

3.5

1.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

22

Products

43

6153

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 33 149
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarette lighters 1 13
Plastic vehicle parts 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 3
Food wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 20 39
Gardening & farming related 4 84
Bottle seals & tabs 1 3
Plastic sheeting 1 2
Other Plastic 1 2
Wood 7 6000
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 6000
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Footwear & shoes 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Tapuae Marine Reserve - Hermit Hill Taranaki Coastal Guardians
27 Oct, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
19
68%

Next survey in this area

Tapuae Marine Reserve - Hermit Hill WITT Te Pūkenga
13 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
520
99%