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.

Motu Manawa / Pollen Island

13 November 2023

DOC Auckland Marine Reserve Rangers

Felicitas Beuchel

Overview

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6

7.5

1.5

100m x 12m

Shell

Items per 1,000m2

391

Products

469

7076

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 296 1488
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 6
Cosmetics and medical packaging 5 99
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 53 106
Clothes pegs 8 16
Gardening & farming related 5 39
Bottle neck rings 9 3
Plastic utensils 2 3
Hangers & retail packaging 15 13
Safety & construction related 8 38
Cigarette lighters 7 70
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Straws 8 7
Pens & Stationery 4 12
Bottle seals & tabs 3 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 11 118
Fishing line 1 2
Bottles <= 2 L 2 89
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 4 679
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 76 60
Food containers 38 68
Food wrappers 12 28
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 26
Mesh bags 4 2
Foamed Plastic 120 159
Foam glazier spacers 13 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 10 9
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 14 26
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 78 117
Ear plugs 1 1
Wood 47 5325
Corks 4 27
Wooden utensils 1 4
Processed timber & pallet crates 42 5294
Metal 3 84
Construction material 3 84
Rubber 2 12
Construction & Automotive 2 12
Other 1 8
Other 1 8

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