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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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Okahu Bay - South East End

7 December 2023

Winds of Change

Louis Wilson

Overview

B

20

20.0

2.2

100m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

266

Products

373

1016

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 283 219
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 2 20
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 114 50
Plastic utensils 15 20
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 31 13
Food wrappers 84 33
Plastic bags 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 5 4
Straws 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Gardening & farming related 3 2
Strapping bands & tape 12 29
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Safety & construction related 4 2
Rope 3 40
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 28 368
Glass or ceramic fragments 28 368
Metal 24 92
Aluminium drink cans 13 86
Foil wrappers 4 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 7 5
Fabric & Textiles 20 145
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 20 145
Rubber 10 112
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 95
Rubber bands 2 2
Rubber gloves 5 9
Other Rubber (specify) 2 6
Foamed Plastic 5 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 1
Wood 2 79
Corks 1 6
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 73
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Okahu Bay - South East End BAT New Zealand
02 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
90
49%

Next survey in this area

Okahu Bay - South East End Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
29 Feb, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
231
35%