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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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Okains Bay Beach - River Mouth

13 September 2023

Okains Bay School

Briar Inwood

Overview

B

10

3.0

4.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

21

Products

42

1482

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 23 67
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 7
Food wrappers 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Rope 7 25
Gardening & farming related 6 28
Fishing line 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 12 10
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 12 10
Wood 6 1402
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 1402
Rubber 1 3
Rubber gloves 1 3

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Okains Bay Beach - River Mouth Enviroschools Canterbury
08 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
11
68%

Next survey in this area

Okains Bay Beach - River Mouth Enviroschools Canterbury
12 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
4
38%