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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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Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club

25 April 2023

Ōtaki College

Kent Pollard

Overview

A

8

10.7

2.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

11

Products

22

1156

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 12 53
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 2
Food containers 1 3
Food wrappers 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Gardening & farming related 1 21
Bottle seals & tabs 1 2
Fishing gear 1 15
Plastic bags 1 4
Foamed Plastic 5 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 219
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Footwear & shoes 1 218
Rubber 1 877
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 877
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Other 1 3
Personal care items 1 3

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Previous survey in this area

Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club Ōtaki College
14 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
6
69%