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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Makara Coast - Opau Bay

10 September 2023

Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club

Tuscany King

Overview

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4.3

4.4

50m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

180

Products

180

2032

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 169 1439
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 3 2
Clothes pegs 1 3
Fishing gear 6 24
Fishing line 1 2
Gardening & farming related 3 59
Cigarette lighters 1 11
Bottles <= 2 L 4 65
Pens & Stationery 1 5
Cable ties & zip ties 5 10
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 57
Plastic bags 2 22
Other Plastic 3 52
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 24 31
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 42
Bottle caps & lids 15 81
Plastic vehicle parts 4 195
Rope 11 78
Food containers 3 20
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 73 308
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 3 372
Syringes 2 N/A
Foamed Plastic 4 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 1
Rubber 3 292
Rubber footwear 3 292
Glass & Ceramic 2 147
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 21
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 126
Fabric & Textiles 2 153
Other cloth 1 2
Backpacks & bags 1 151

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