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.

Hatea River - Whangarei

7 February 2023

Northland Regional Council

Nick Bamford

Overview

B

3

3.0

0.9

50m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

840

Products

420

3586

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 225 2670
Glass or ceramic fragments 225 2670
Plastic 149 234
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 3
Straws 2 1
Bottles <= 2 L 2 72
Bottle caps & lids 13 40
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 9
Food containers 3 3
Food wrappers 19 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 27 23
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 50 13
Rope 1 1
Safety & construction related 3 11
Strapping bands & tape 4 26
Lollipop sticks 11 5
Plastic bags 6 22
Foamed Plastic 23 6
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 17 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 4 2
Metal 12 144
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 119
Foil wrappers 6 17
Fishing related 1 5
Construction material 2 3
Rubber 4 106
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 2
Tyres 1 98
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 4
Rubber bands 1 2
Other 4 61
Batteries (Household) 3 60
Cotton buds 1 1
Wood 2 363
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 363
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 2

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