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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Mahia Beach - Boat Club

29 October 2022

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David Waihaki

Overview

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2

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1.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

102

Products

203

755

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 178 505
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 2 29
Clothes pegs 1 4
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Straws 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 14
Bottle caps & lids 3 8
Plastic utensils 1 4
Shotgun wadding & shells 7 22
Rope 5 24
Fishing line 12 11
Other Plastic 38 243
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 92 74
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 64
Safety & construction related 3 6
Fabric & Textiles 14 163
Clothing, towels and linen 14 163
Rubber 6 66
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 6 66
Other 3 4
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 1 4
Metal 2 17
Aluminium drink cans 2 17

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