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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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Okarito Beach - Road End

30 November 2022

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Emma Hunter

Overview

B

4

1.7

1.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

15

Products

30

206

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 18
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 1 1
Rope 1 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Plastic sheeting 1 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 2
Metal 7 19
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 10
Foil wrappers 3 4
Aluminium drink cans 1 5
Fabric & Textiles 3 164
Clothing, towels and linen 2 163
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Foamed Plastic 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1
Wood 1 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 3

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Okarito Beach - Road End DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini
24 Aug, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
14
64%

Next survey in this area

Okarito Beach - Road End DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini
13 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
8
50%