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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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Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower

7 September 2019

Kaipara College

Devon Shaw

Overview

B

5

3.8

1.6

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

92

Products

92

113

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 88 44
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 10 9
Straws 1 1
Food wrappers 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 65 19
Other Plastic 5 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 68
Clothing, towels and linen 1 26
Other cloth 2 42
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower Kaipara College
22 May, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
54
91%

Next survey in this area

Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower Kaipara College
07 Dec, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
76
86%