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

beach-icon Beach.

Tawharanui - Anchor Bay

16 June 2022

DOC Auckland Marine Reserve Rangers

Emma Kearney

Overview

A

2

1.4

0.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

29

Products

58

2188

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 51 11
Resin pellets B N/A
Safety & construction related 2 1
Straws 3 1
Rope 3 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 36 4
Food wrappers 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 1
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Foam sponge 0 N/A
Wood 2 2170
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 2170
Glass & Ceramic 1 5
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 5
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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