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.

Tarakena Bay - East beach

17 March 2024

Society for Conservation Biology

Johanna von Hunerbein

Overview

A

2

1.7

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

42

Products

84

494

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 74 98
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 38 49
Straws 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 5 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 5 9
Plastic bags 2 11
Plastic utensils 3 6
Food containers 1 3
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 6
Glass & Ceramic 5 174
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 174
Fabric & Textiles 4 221
Clothing, towels and linen 4 221
Metal 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1

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