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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

beach-icon Beach.

Pilot Bay - Mid Pilot Bay

12 September 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

B

5

2.0

1.2

100m x 15m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

73

Products

110

64

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 87 43
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 1 3
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Rope 4 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Food wrappers 13 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 2
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Fishing gear 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 39 18
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 3
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Foamed Plastic 15 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Rubber 3 4
Construction & Automotive 1 2
Rubber bands 2 2
Metal 2 3
Foil wrappers 2 3
Wood 1 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 10
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Pilot Bay - Mid Pilot Bay Brother New Zealand
16 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
253
90%

Next survey in this area

Pilot Bay - Mid Pilot Bay Brother New Zealand
23 Feb, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
218
68%