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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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Whangārei Heads - Ocean Beach

22 December 2022

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

B

2

2.7

1.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

275

Products

550

399

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 520 354
Resin pellets D N/A
Lollipop sticks 8 3
Strapping bands & tape 3 1
Rope 1 1
Other Plastic 1 5
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Fishing gear 3 5
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 21
Food wrappers 2 17
Bottle seals & tabs 3 4
Bottle caps & lids 3 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 83
Bottle neck rings 4 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 472 203
Foamed Plastic 21 12
Other Foamed Plastic 21 12
Paper & Cardboard 4 12
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 4 12
Rubber 2 17
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 16
Rubber bands 1 1
Metal 2 3
Foil wrappers 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Whangārei Heads - Ocean Beach Northland Regional Council
29 Nov, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
14
68%

Next survey in this area

Whangārei Heads - Ocean Beach Northland Regional Council
22 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
30
93%