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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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Whitireia Park - Onehunga Bay

29 April 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Nate Rigler

Overview

B

8

4.0

5.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

76

Products

153

3627

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 89 185
Glass or ceramic fragments 89 185
Plastic 55 81
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic bags 1 20
Food containers 2 4
Food wrappers 6 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 27
Rope 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 6 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 4
Plastic utensils 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 5 2
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 1
Fishing line 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Lollipop sticks 2 2
Wood 3 3350
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 3350
Fabric & Textiles 2 5
Clothing, towels and linen 2 5
Rubber 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Foamed Plastic 2 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 4

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Previous survey in this area

Whitireia Park - Onehunga Bay Sustainable Coastlines
31 Jan, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
40
54%

Next survey in this area

Whitireia Park - Onehunga Bay The Mermaid Reef Rescuers
29 Jul, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
24
55%