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.

Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower

9 October 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Lana Jackson

Overview

B

5

2.5

1.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

34

Products

67

37

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 62 31
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Rope 4 3
Fishing gear 1 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 2 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Straws 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 46 9
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 2
Metal 1 3
Other Metal 1 3
Other 1 0
Faeces 1 N/A

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