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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Okahu Bay - South East End

4 August 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

B

30

43.5

6.3

100m x 14m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

174

Products

243

1132

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 119 153
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 12 10
Cigarette lighters 9 2
Lollipop sticks 5 3
Bottle caps & lids 9 16
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 33 53
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 21 13
Cable ties & zip ties 7 12
Food containers 6 15
Rope 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Clothes pegs 5 18
Fishing gear 5 2
Hangers & retail packaging 2 2
Fishing line 2 5
Glass & Ceramic 85 395
Glass or ceramic fragments 84 384
Tableware 1 11
Foamed Plastic 22 18
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 16 15
Ear plugs 2 1
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Other 5 25
Personal care items 2 10
Cotton buds 2 1
Appliances & electronics 1 14
Rubber 5 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 3
Fabric & Textiles 3 9
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 8
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Wood 2 521
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 521
Paper & Cardboard 1 3
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 3
Metal 1 5
Construction material 1 5

Materials

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