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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

beach-icon Beach.

Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap

3 December 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Carla Fonseca-Paris

Overview

C

10

5.5

4.0

50m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

923

Products

923

408

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 912 393
Resin pellets D N/A
Other Plastic 1 1
Safety & construction related 2 25
Food wrappers 2 2
Plastic bags 1 6
Hangers & retail packaging 5 2
Fishing gear 3 4
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Food containers 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 8 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 5
Lollipop sticks 10 3
Plastic utensils 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 3
Rope 5 18
Fishing line 2 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 19 16
Bottle neck rings 7 3
Bottle caps & lids 38 67
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 798 231
Rubber 6 10
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 5 9
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 2
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Metal 1 2
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap Awhitu Beachcare
20 Jun, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
722
99%

Next survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap Awhitu Beachcare
25 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
1586
99%