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.

Okarito - Three Mile Lagoon

1 August 2024

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

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4

2.1

0.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

31

758

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 521
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 85
Food containers 2 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 2
Rope 2 409
Food wrappers 9 5
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Plastic sheeting 8 7
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 194
Footwear & shoes 1 194
Wood 1 43
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 43

Materials

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