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.

Awhitu Peninsula - Karioitahi Beach

21 September 2023

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Kaarina Thompson

Overview

A

3

1.8

1.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

48

Products

97

189

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 93 182
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 4 2
Cable ties & zip ties 4 2
Fishing line 1 1
Plastic bags 4 21
Straws 3 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 57 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 3
Other Plastic 1 1
Rope 2 27
Bottles <= 2 L 1 108
Food wrappers 9 6
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Foam sponge 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 4
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 4

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