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.

Kapiti Island - Tokahaki Point

1 September 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

4

1.4

0.9

50m x 13m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

57

Products

37

16499

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 23 7305
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic buoys 1 5710
Bottles <= 2 L 3 123
Bottle caps & lids 1 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 259
Safety & construction related 3 197
Food containers 1 9
Fishing gear 1 127
Other Plastic 1 49
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 63
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Gardening & farming related 1 272
Plastic vehicle parts 1 90
Fishing nets 1 385
Wood 12 9180
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 9180
Foamed Plastic 2 14
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 14

Materials

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