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.

Wekakura Pt south

22 December 2022

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

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1

0.8

0.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

69

Products

138

166

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 114 111
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 102 100
Polystyrene cups or food packs 10 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 9
Foam sponge 1 1
Plastic 23 38
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 1 1
Plastic sheeting 16 24
Bottles <= 2 L 1 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 6
Wood 1 17
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 17

Materials

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