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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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Mangawhai - Boat Ramp

26 April 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

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2

1.1

1.1

50m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

130

Products

65

309

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 59 25
Resin pellets B N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 1
Rope 10 2
Food wrappers 11 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 6
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 2
Safety & construction related 4 5
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Other Plastic 4 2
Wood 3 281
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 281
Fabric & Textiles 2 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Mangawhai - Boat Ramp Northland Regional Council
24 Jan, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
82
76%

Next survey in this area

Mangawhai - Boat Ramp Te Arai Citizen Scientists
30 Jul, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
37
89%