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.

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground

25 March 2024

For the love of oceans

Cathy Allan

Overview

A

7

3.7

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

39

Products

78

796

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 49 413
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 27 14
Food wrappers 6 4
Fishing gear 10 390
Cable ties & zip ties 3 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 2
Fabric & Textiles 18 346
Clothing, towels and linen 16 341
Other cloth 2 5
Rubber 8 28
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 23
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 4
Wood 2 9
Wooden utensils 1 8
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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