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.

Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club

14 February 2023

Ōtaki College

Kent Pollard

Overview

A

8

10.7

2.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

6

Products

13

56

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 8 27
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Food wrappers 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 6
Gardening & farming related 1 17
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 9
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 9
Metal 1 14
Aluminium drink cans 1 14
Paper & Cardboard 1 6
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 6

Materials

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