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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Okarito Beach - Road End

13 March 2023

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

4

2.7

0.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

8

Products

16

79

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 8 4
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 1 1
Plastic bags 2 1
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 1
Metal 4 16
Construction material 2 10
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 6
Fabric & Textiles 2 3
Clothing, towels and linen 1 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 2
Construction & Automotive 1 2
Wood 1 54
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 54

Materials

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