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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

beach-icon Beach.

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end

27 March 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Sally Carson

Overview

B

2

1.7

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

61

897

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 35 209
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 16
Rope 5 9
Food containers 3 41
Bottle caps & lids 4 11
Cigarette lighters 1 11
Plastic bags 3 121
Resin pellets A N/A
Foamed Plastic 14 75
Other Foamed Plastic 1 67
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 12 1
Foam sponge 1 7
Glass & Ceramic 5 229
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 51
Bottles & jars 1 178
Rubber 3 184
Rubber gloves 1 182
Other Rubber (specify) 2 2
Fabric & Textiles 2 184
Footwear & shoes 1 183
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Wood 1 16
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 16
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end NZ Marine Studies Centre
02 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
4
11%

Next survey in this area

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end NZ Marine Studies Centre
09 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
14
32%