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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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Oakura Beach - Corbett Park

24 May 2023

Taranaki Coastal Guardians

Hailey Foster-Ander

Overview

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3

3.3

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

137

Products

274

1770

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 245 502
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic bags 3 91
Plastic sheeting 3 91
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 7 2
Mesh bags 1 45
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 197 73
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 20
Straws 6 11
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Rope 4 6
Clothes pegs 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 3 11
Plastic utensils 2 4
Food wrappers 1 1
Safety & construction related 2 132
Gardening & farming related 1 9
Glass & Ceramic 14 603
Construction material 14 603
Foamed Plastic 7 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 3
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Wood 2 30
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 30
Rubber 1 2
Rubber bands 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 617
Clothing, towels and linen 1 617
Metal 1 13
Aluminium drink cans 1 13

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Previous survey in this area

Oakura Beach - Corbett Park Green School Taranaki
21 Jun, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
85
96%

Next survey in this area

Oakura Beach - Corbett Park Green School Taranaki
08 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
46
83%