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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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Whangamata Beach - Williamson Park

14 May 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

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4

6.0

2.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

732

Products

1465

3131

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1247 1343
Resin pellets D N/A
Rope 13 105
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 937 385
Food wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 14
Hangers & retail packaging 3 1
Fishing line 3 76
Plastic vehicle parts 3 323
Bottle neck rings 8 2
Bottle seals & tabs 12 4
Clothes pegs 13 15
Other Plastic 10 50
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 22 19
Strapping bands & tape 8 6
Bottle caps & lids 50 51
Cable ties & zip ties 5 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Safety & construction related 72 174
Shotgun wadding & shells 8 20
Gardening & farming related 4 32
Straws 2 1
Food containers 2 1
Lollipop sticks 45 21
Fishing gear 15 40
Foamed Plastic 179 40
Ear plugs 2 1
Foam glazier spacers 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 58 8
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 64 26
Polystyrene cups or food packs 52 4
Other 14 11
Personal care items 4 9
Cotton buds 10 2
Wood 11 1411
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 1401
Corks 1 10
Fabric & Textiles 8 37
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 7 35
Other cloth 1 2
Rubber 6 289
Rubber footwear 3 286
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2
Construction & Automotive 2 1

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Previous survey in this area

Whangamata Beach - Williamson Park Sustainable Coastlines
28 Feb, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
142
93%

Next survey in this area

Whangamata Beach - Williamson Park Whangamata Harbour Care
22 Oct, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
130
89%