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.

Maraetai Beach - North End

22 November 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Carla Fonseca-Paris

Overview

B

21

5.6

0.8

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

35

Products

56

1516

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 24 399
Glass or ceramic fragments 16 68
Construction material 8 331
Plastic 23 50
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 1 13
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 10
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Food wrappers 5 2
Rope 4 14
Cable ties & zip ties 1 4
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Strapping bands & tape 3 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 1
Fabric & Textiles 4 1008
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 13
Clothing, towels and linen 3 995
Metal 4 58
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 6
Construction material 3 52
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

Materials

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