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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Makara Coast - Opau Bay

16 April 2023

Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club

Tuscany King

Overview

B

10

9.2

4.7

50m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

371

Products

371

156991

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 201 4221
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarette lighters 4 47
Bottle caps & lids 21 84
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 67
Fishing gear 3 114
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 78
Rope 29 2299
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 7 19
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 3 366
Clothes pegs 1 2
Other Plastic 5 154
Gardening & farming related 11 113
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 71 480
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 18
Food wrappers 5 1
Food containers 8 163
Safety & construction related 4 126
Fishing line 3 9
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 70
Straws 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 4 6
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Syringes 1 N/A
Wood 154 152705
Corks 1 9
Processed timber & pallet crates 153 152696
Foamed Plastic 10 8
Other Foamed Plastic 8 2
Foam sponge 1 5
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Metal 4 50
Construction material 1 36
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Other Metal 1 12
Foil wrappers 1 1
Other 2 7
Personal care items 1 6
Cotton buds 1 1

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