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.

Maketu main beach

20 June 2023

Tangaroa's helpers

Laura Rae

Overview

A

12

12.0

1.0

50m x 7m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

260

Products

91

872

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 52 157
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 18 38
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 42
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Cable ties & zip ties 1 5
Fishing gear 3 14
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 32
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Straws 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Fishing line 10 12
Baskets, crates & trays 1 1
Metal 16 143
Aluminium drink cans 10 121
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 16
Fishing related 1 6
Fabric & Textiles 7 251
Clothing, towels and linen 4 231
Other cloth 3 20
Foamed Plastic 7 8
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 5 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 4
Glass & Ceramic 6 297
Bottles & jars 6 297
Paper & Cardboard 2 12
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 12
Other 1 4
Appliances & electronics 1 4

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area