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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Paraparaumu Beach - North Beach

26 September 2022

Waikanae Estuary Care Group

William Brown

Overview

B

3

2.8

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

29

632

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 21 71
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 6 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 12
Bottles <= 2 L 1 9
Food containers 1 6
Pens & Stationery 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 32
Fabric & Textiles 5 531
Clothing, towels and linen 2 526
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 4
Wood 2 20
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 20
Metal 1 10
Aluminium drink cans 1 10

Materials

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