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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Makara Coast - Opau Bay

3 August 2024

Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club

Justin Atkinson

Overview

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8

8.3

6.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

98

Products

196

6947

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 163 2861
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 34 119
Bottle neck rings 3 12
Cigarette lighters 4 51
Fishing gear 5 32
Fishing line 9 530
Bottles <= 2 L 4 814
Plastic sheeting 1 94
Other Plastic 2 75
Syringes 1 N/A
Plastic bags 4 43
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 68 1066
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Food wrappers 6 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 12
Straws 2 1
Clothes pegs 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Foamed Plastic 19 78
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 17 32
Foam sponge 2 46
Wood 7 3782
Corks 1 6
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 3776
Rubber 5 206
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 189
Other Rubber (specify) 1 17
Metal 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 19
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 19

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