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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Motutapu Sandy Bay -Island Map

18 April 2023

Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp - MOEC

Kim Matheson

Overview

B

6

6.7

4.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

49

1085

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 42 73
Resin pellets B N/A
Fishing gear 1 17
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 6
Bottle caps & lids 5 18
Clothes pegs 2 2
Food wrappers 2 2
Lollipop sticks 2 2
Rope 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 28 24
Glass & Ceramic 5 27
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1
Bottles & jars 4 26
Wood 2 985
Other Wood (specify) 2 985

Materials

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