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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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Tarakena Bay - East beach

21 May 2022

Society for Conservation Biology

Rosa Harper

Overview

A

10

5.5

10.2

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

244

Products

487

1809

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 375 254
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 197 123
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Food wrappers 9 8
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Cable ties & zip ties 4 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 88 19
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 4
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Fishing line 7 10
Gardening & farming related 2 18
Bottle caps & lids 7 6
Clothes pegs 16 23
Food containers 14 12
Pens & Stationery 9 11
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 15 10
Safety & construction related 1 1
Resin pellets A N/A
Glass & Ceramic 45 109
Glass or ceramic fragments 45 109
Fabric & Textiles 35 55
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 7 5
Clothing, towels and linen 28 50
Other 20 12
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 18 12
Rubber 6 22
Other Rubber (specify) 1 19
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 5 3
Wood 2 1331
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1331
Foamed Plastic 2 20
Ear plugs 1 1
Foam sponge 1 19
Metal 2 6
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 6

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Tarakena Bay - East beach Weta Digital
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Items per 1,000m2
171
73%

Next survey in this area

Tarakena Bay - East beach Sustainable Coastlines
03 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
160
61%