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.

Castlecliff Beach - North mole

3 April 2024

Whanganui Girl's College

Sandra Friedel

Overview

B

5

5.5

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

21

Products

42

697

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 32 381
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 2 308
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Gardening & farming related 3 20
Fishing line 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 12
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 16
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Fabric & Textiles 4 62
Backpacks & bags 1 25
Clothing, towels and linen 2 24
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 13
Other 2 5
Personal care items 1 5
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 1 37
Aluminium drink cans 1 37
Wood 1 205
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 205
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 6
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 6

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