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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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Pāpāmoa Domain

23 March 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

A

10

3.7

1.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

12

Products

23

40

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 11
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 1
Bottle neck rings 4 2
Other Plastic 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 3
Food wrappers 3 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Other 3 2
Personal care items 1 2
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 2 21
Clothing, towels and linen 1 20
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Wood 2 5
Wooden utensils 2 5
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Pāpāmoa Domain Toi Ohomai Windemere
08 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
34
88%

Next survey in this area

Pāpāmoa Domain Sustainable Coastlines
12 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
8
59%