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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Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club

30 June 2019

Ōtaki Litter Survey Crew

Mary Campbell-Cree

Overview

A

5

3.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

26

Products

53

2718

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 44 106
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 12 20
Straws 4 4
Fishing gear 1 6
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 15 52
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Rope 2 10
Food containers 1 5
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 4
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Foam sponge 1 1
Wood 2 465
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 465
Glass & Ceramic 2 2140
Construction material 2 2140
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Metal 1 4
Aluminium drink cans 1 4

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