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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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Karitane Beach - North End

12 June 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Teresa Morrell

Overview

A

13

4.3

0.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

8

Products

17

865

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 10 19
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 3
Food wrappers 2 1
Rope 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 3
Food containers 1 5
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Rubber 2 172
Rubber footwear 2 172
Wood 1 485
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 485
Glass & Ceramic 1 185
Bottles & jars 1 185
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Karitane Beach - North End NZ Marine Studies Centre
27 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
65
90%

Next survey in this area

Karitane Beach - North End NZ Marine Studies Centre
12 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
6
54%