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

1 November 2022

DOC Auckland Marine Reserve Rangers

Emma Kearney

Overview

B

3

3.8

0.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

97

Products

194

257

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 190 248
Resin pellets C N/A
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 106 21
Strapping bands & tape 2 3
Safety & construction related 3 3
Rope 5 11
Food wrappers 19 7
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Straws 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 43 194
Bottle seals & tabs 6 1
Rubber 4 9
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 6
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 3

Materials

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