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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Whāingaroa Harbour - Ohautira

17 August 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

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1.3

2.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

226

Products

453

11366

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 261 173
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 20
Other Foamed Plastic 1 22
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 258 131
Plastic 152 5336
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 3 2140
Bottles <= 2 L 8 628
Bottle caps & lids 10 18
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Fishing gear 1 21
Straws 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 3 404
Food wrappers 6 6
Shotgun wadding & shells 20 61
Other Plastic 6 1196
Food containers 5 106
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 14
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 22
Gardening & farming related 10 97
Safety & construction related 5 251
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Plastic sheeting 8 80
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 47 288
Glass & Ceramic 18 3613
Bottles & jars 8 3343
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 270
Rubber 9 1888
Rubber footwear 8 1338
Construction & Automotive 1 550
Fabric & Textiles 8 32
Other cloth 8 32
Wood 3 207
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 207
Metal 2 117
Aluminium drink cans 1 111
Other Metal 1 6

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area