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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Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach

17 February 2024

Otatara School

Georgia Tisdall

Overview

C

5

3.0

1.4

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

64

Products

129

496

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 118 428
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic buoys 5 72
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 46 74
Shotgun wadding & shells 9 19
Fishing line 1 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 3
Food wrappers 4 12
Strapping bands & tape 12 12
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 15
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Gardening & farming related 8 13
Fishing gear 1 8
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Parking tickets & receipts 1 2
Food containers 3 43
Bottle caps & lids 7 24
Plastic vehicle parts 1 68
Bottle seals & tabs 3 7
Rope 9 47
Foamed Plastic 6 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 2
Glass & Ceramic 2 40
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 40
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 13
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 13
Wood 1 12
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 12

Materials

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