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.

Ruapuke - Northern Creek Mouth

15 September 2023

The Raglanites

Penny Hibberd

Overview

B

2

2.9

1.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

126

Products

252

379

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 251 359
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 19 50
Cable ties & zip ties 8 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Fishing line 3 14
Gloves 1 14
Fishing gear 8 23
Food wrappers 3 11
Straws 4 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 7
Gardening & farming related 1 72
Food containers 5 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 194 150
Rubber 1 20
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 20

Materials

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