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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Waitataramoa Bay - Central Bay

20 March 2024

Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town

Kate James

Overview

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1

1.2

0.3

100m x 11m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

84

Products

92

1518

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 87 1107
Resin pellets A N/A
Mesh bags 5 113
Plastic bags 1 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 15
Bottle caps & lids 1 14
Fishing line 2 5
Lollipop sticks 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 32
Food wrappers 1 1
Safety & construction related 3 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 8
Rope 64 913
Metal 2 32
Aluminium drink cans 2 32
Rubber 1 136
Rubber footwear 1 136
Wood 1 242
Fishing traps and pots 1 242
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 1 1

Materials

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