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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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Okahu Bay - West-end (city) side

28 February 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Olivia Rees

Overview

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14

9.8

11.3

50m x 13m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

3652

Products

2374

12382

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1988 1239
Resin pellets D N/A
Gardening & farming related 1 13
Pens & Stationery 16 57
Plastic vehicle parts 2 12
Cigarette lighters 8 22
Fishing gear 4 14
Cable ties & zip ties 13 14
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Syringes 4 N/A
Clothes pegs 20 37
Safety & construction related 53 57
Lollipop sticks 56 29
Food containers 28 36
Bottle caps & lids 149 208
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 48 111
Bottle neck rings 19 8
Bottles <= 2 L 2 26
Strapping bands & tape 9 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1244 440
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 70 16
Plastic bags 6 4
Food wrappers 81 21
Rope 14 30
Plastic utensils 4 7
Straws 3 3
Hangers & retail packaging 10 1
Bottle seals & tabs 18 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 69 11
Other Plastic 14 26
Cosmetics and medical packaging 12 21
Fishing line 10 3
Foamed Plastic 154 179
Ear plugs 8 3
Foam glazier spacers 6 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 70 21
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 52 147
Polystyrene cups or food packs 15 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 3 3
Other 126 16
Personal care items 5 5
Cotton buds 53 11
Sanitary items 68 N/A
Wood 53 10464
Processed timber & pallet crates 45 10400
Corks 6 61
Wooden utensils 1 1
Other Wood (specify) 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 31 184
Glass or ceramic fragments 30 142
Construction material 1 42
Rubber 9 34
Construction & Automotive 1 2
Rubber bands 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 6 31
Fabric & Textiles 7 259
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 6 19
Footwear & shoes 1 240
Metal 6 7
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 5
Foil wrappers 3 2

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Previous survey in this area

Okahu Bay - West-end (city) side Sustainable Coastlines
17 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
290
72%

Next survey in this area

Okahu Bay - West-end (city) side BAT New Zealand
02 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
504
88%