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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.

Caroline Bay - Northern Cliff face

26 April 2023

Waimataitai Primary School

Karen Wyatt

Overview

B

36

10.8

22.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

70

Products

139

7765

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 96 111
Resin pellets D N/A
Bottle caps & lids 5 11
Rope 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 60 33
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 18 16
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Food wrappers 2 14
Other Plastic 1 25
Food containers 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Foamed Plastic 20 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 20 1
Wood 19 7609
Processed timber & pallet crates 19 7609
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Metal 1 9
Aluminium drink cans 1 9
Paper & Cardboard 1 34
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 34

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Previous survey in this area

Caroline Bay - Northern Cliff face Sustainable Coastlines
26 Jan, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
80
93%