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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Okarito Beach - Road End

31 January 2024

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

5

3.8

1.9

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

13

Products

26

26

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 16 16
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 1
Food wrappers 3 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Plastic bags 1 2
Fishing gear 1 5
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 1
Paper & Cardboard 4 4
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1
Cardboard boxes 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 2
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Other 1 1
Other 1 1
Wood 1 2
Wooden utensils 1 2

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