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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.

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end

9 May 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

B

25

4.2

10.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

28

762

Type Count Weight (g)
Paper & Cardboard 9 26
Cups, food trays & wrappers 9 26
Plastic 8 72
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 58
Other Plastic 2 5
Food wrappers 1 2
Plastic bags 1 4
Straws 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 2
Rubber 4 255
Rubber gloves 1 213
Construction & Automotive 2 1
Other Rubber (specify) 1 41
Fabric & Textiles 2 165
Clothing, towels and linen 1 103
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 62
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Metal 1 116
Fishing related 1 116
Glass & Ceramic 1 116
Construction material 1 116
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Wood 1 10
Corks 1 10

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end NZ Marine Studies Centre
27 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
30
80%

Next survey in this area

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end NZ Marine Studies Centre
19 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
6
77%