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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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Whitireia Park - Onehunga Bay

4 November 2023

The Mermaid Reef Rescuers

Fee Wilson

Overview

B

2

1.5

0.7

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

40

Products

81

855

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 46 97
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Food containers 2 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 13
Fishing line 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 34
Food wrappers 14 18
Drink package rings 1 4
Lollipop sticks 3 5
Bottle caps & lids 3 10
Glass & Ceramic 23 162
Bottles & jars 1 72
Glass or ceramic fragments 22 90
Fabric & Textiles 4 247
Clothing, towels and linen 3 239
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 8
Other 3 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 1 1
Metal 2 224
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 64
Aluminium drink cans 1 160
Rubber 1 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 3
Foamed Plastic 1 19
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 19
Wood 1 102
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 102

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Previous survey in this area

Whitireia Park - Onehunga Bay The Mermaid Reef Rescuers
29 Jul, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
24
55%