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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

beach-icon Beach.

Omamari beach

27 December 2023

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

1

0.4

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

22

Products

45

38

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 43 31
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 27 6
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 14
Food wrappers 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Rope 8 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 6
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 6
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Omamari beach Northland Regional Council
09 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
158
99%

Next survey in this area

Omamari beach Northland Regional Council
17 Jan, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
162
98%