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.

Maketu spit

9 January 2024

Tangaroa's helpers

Laura Rae

Overview

B

10

5.0

4.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

54

Products

108

703

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 69 245
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 5 64
Bottles <= 2 L 1 28
Food wrappers 39 57
Bottle caps & lids 3 12
Strapping bands & tape 6 7
Cigarette lighters 2 10
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 10
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 12
Fishing gear 3 41
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 4
Foamed Plastic 17 12
Foam sponge 17 12
Metal 9 49
Aluminium drink cans 2 28
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 10
Foil wrappers 2 11
Glass & Ceramic 6 356
Glass or ceramic fragments 6 356
Fabric & Textiles 4 25
Clothing, towels and linen 4 25
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 1 16
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 16

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