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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

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Wainamu Beach - Wainamu

26 October 2019

Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project

Ella van Gool

Overview

B

2

2.5

0.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

50

Products

99

106

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 89 91
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 62 48
Fishing gear 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Rope 1 1
Plastic bags 1 26
Strapping bands & tape 11 1
Bottle seals & tabs 3 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 4 6
Fishing line 4 1
Other 3 0
Faeces 3 N/A
Metal 2 6
Other Metal 1 5
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Foamed Plastic 2 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 4
Rubber 2 3
Other Rubber (specify) 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Wood 1 1
Other Wood (specify) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Wainamu Beach - Wainamu Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project
26 Jul, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
77
91%

Next survey in this area

Wainamu Beach - Wainamu Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project
19 Feb, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
20
97%