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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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Sandy Bay Beach - Inlet

24 May 2022

Northland Regional Council

Nick Bamford

Overview

A

7

2.3

2.0

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

35

Products

35

78

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 33 14
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 3
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 1
Rope 10 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Fibreglass fragments 1 2
Fishing line 6 3
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Wood 1 63
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 63
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Sandy Bay Beach - Inlet Northland Regional Council
18 Dec, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
37
59%