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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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Matapouri Beach - Morrison Ave Carpark

24 January 2024

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

1

0.5

0.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

25

Products

50

89

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 30 64
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 46
Food wrappers 5 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Fishing line 1 1
Fishing nets 1 1
Rope 3 5
Foamed Plastic 12 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 12 1
Metal 3 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Foil wrappers 1 1
Wood 2 6
Wooden utensils 2 6
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 11
Clothing, towels and linen 1 11
Rubber 1 2
Other Rubber (specify) 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Matapouri Beach - Morrison Ave Carpark Northland Regional Council
22 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
2
50%