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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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Okahu Bay - South East End

2 August 2023

BAT New Zealand

Dan Downing

Overview

B

8

3.3

1.9

100m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

90

Products

126

595

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 62 101
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Other Plastic 5 6
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Plastic utensils 1 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 3
Strapping bands & tape 6 5
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Safety & construction related 4 14
Clothes pegs 2 10
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 42
Food containers 3 4
Food wrappers 7 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 53 317
Glass or ceramic fragments 52 304
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 13
Other 7 3
Personal care items 2 3
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Wood 2 25
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 25
Fabric & Textiles 2 149
Clothing, towels and linen 2 149

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Okahu Bay - South East End Sustainable Coastlines
26 Apr, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
183
35%

Next survey in this area

Okahu Bay - South East End Winds of Change
07 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
266
77%