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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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Karitane Beach - North End

28 March 2022

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Elle Ueland

Overview

B

2

1.5

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

4

Products

8

3706

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 3 3
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Metal 3 26
Aluminium drink cans 2 22
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 4
Glass & Ceramic 1 3615
Construction material 1 3615
Fabric & Textiles 1 62
Clothing, towels and linen 1 62

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Karitane Beach - North End Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group
16 Jul, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
20
85%

Next survey in this area

Karitane Beach - North End NZ Marine Studies Centre
01 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
2
67%