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.

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end

12 December 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Hannah Drury

Overview

A

2

0.8

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

28

251

Type Count Weight (g)
Rubber 11 7
Rubber bands 10 6
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Plastic 7 98
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 1 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 2
Other Plastic 1 4
Fishing line 1 12
Fibreglass fragments 1 75
Glass & Ceramic 6 132
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 27
Construction material 1 105
Metal 3 14
Aluminium drink cans 1 9
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 5
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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