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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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Maketu spit end

24 July 2023

Tangaroa's helpers

Laura Rae

Overview

A

20

10.0

18.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

172

Products

343

4287

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 269 2693
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 8 35
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 99 388
Shotgun wadding & shells 18 63
Cigarette lighters 1 19
Cable ties & zip ties 17 10
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 45 28
Gardening & farming related 6 62
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 55
Bottle caps & lids 23 89
Fishing line 25 1420
Fishing gear 8 68
Other Plastic 1 22
Rope 3 425
Food wrappers 2 5
Food containers 8 3
Straws 1 1
Foamed Plastic 32 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 31 8
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Metal 19 514
Aluminium drink cans 11 142
Fishing related 8 372
Glass & Ceramic 8 520
Bottles & jars 8 520
Rubber 6 150
Construction & Automotive 3 62
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 88
Fabric & Textiles 5 362
Clothing, towels and linen 2 115
Footwear & shoes 1 244
Other cloth 2 3
Paper & Cardboard 2 2
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Wood 2 37
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 37

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