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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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Mount Maunganui - Camping ground

5 March 2023

For the love of oceans

Cathy Allan

Overview

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2

1.3

0.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

27

Products

54

323

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 38 82
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 18 1
Fishing line 5 12
Fishing gear 1 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 41
Food containers 3 5
Food wrappers 5 1
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 15
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 9 230
Clothing, towels and linen 3 115
Carpet & furnishing 1 105
Other cloth 1 9
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 1
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 8
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 8
Rubber 1 1
Other Rubber (specify) 1 1
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground For the love of oceans
27 Jun, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
10
84%

Next survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground For the love of oceans
10 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
40
72%