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.

Port Molyneux - South end

23 September 2022

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Tamlyn Somerford

Overview

B

36

18.0

2.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

29

4284

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 24 81
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 4 12
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 35
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Rope 1 16
Gardening & farming related 5 10
Food wrappers 4 3
Strapping bands & tape 4 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 3
Metal 3 4195
Aluminium drink cans 1 25
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 4170
Paper & Cardboard 1 7
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 7
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1

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