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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.

Omamari beach

9 February 2023

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

3

1.6

1.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

158

Products

315

360

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 305 324
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 6 17
Bottle neck rings 8 4
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 3
Food wrappers 4 4
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 4 1
Rope 15 47
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 259 228
Other Plastic 1 17
Foamed Plastic 7 5
Other Foamed Plastic 7 5
Rubber 2 28
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 28
Metal 1 3
Foil wrappers 1 3

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Previous survey in this area

Omamari beach Northland Regional Council
28 Jan, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
38
99%

Next survey in this area

Omamari beach Northland Regional Council
27 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
22
98%