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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Whangārei Heads - Ocean Beach

22 December 2023

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

2

0.8

0.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

60

81

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 37 49
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 5 38
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 25 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Foamed Plastic 19 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 15 1
Other Foamed Plastic 4 1
Metal 1 22
Tableware 1 22
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 6
Fireworks 1 6
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

Materials

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