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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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Tutukaka Harbour - Church Bay

23 May 2022

Northland Regional Council

Nick Bamford

Overview

A

4

2.7

4.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

121

Products

242

3208

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 115 180
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 1 2
Cigarette lighters 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Fibreglass fragments 35 77
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Safety & construction related 7 16
Fishing line 5 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 6
Rope 14 24
Food containers 2 3
Bottle caps & lids 5 5
Pens & Stationery 1 6
Plastic sheeting 5 2
Hangers & retail packaging 4 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 17 28
Wood 65 576
Processed timber & pallet crates 65 576
Paper & Cardboard 32 16
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 29 1
Fireworks 3 15
Glass & Ceramic 17 2359
Construction material 9 2341
Glass or ceramic fragments 8 18
Metal 5 66
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Foil wrappers 1 1
Fishing related 1 28
Tableware 1 34
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 2
Other 3 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 2 1
Rubber 2 8
Construction & Automotive 2 8

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Previous survey in this area

Tutukaka Harbour - Church Bay Northland Regional Council
18 Dec, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
11
50%