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.

Waitarere Beach - Surf club north

19 October 2023

Poroutawhao School

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

31

12.9

9.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

42

Products

83

1705

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 78 252
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 6 100
Food containers 1 12
Straws 4 3
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Cable ties & zip ties 3 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 27 19
Fishing gear 2 9
Fishing line 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 5 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 4 1
Other Plastic 1 4
Food wrappers 7 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Gardening & farming related 7 81
Other 2 1
Cotton buds 2 1
Wood 1 1410
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1410
Paper & Cardboard 1 6
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 6
Fabric & Textiles 1 36
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 36

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