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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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Ngāmotu Beach - South End

27 August 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Oliver Brenninkmeijer

Overview

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3

1.5

1.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

47

Products

94

178

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 76 126
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 41 77
Pens & Stationery 2 5
Bottle caps & lids 8 6
Clothes pegs 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Food containers 2 3
Fishing nets 2 4
Food wrappers 5 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 19
Foamed Plastic 9 7
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 4
Paper & Cardboard 5 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 1
Rubber 2 39
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 38
Rubber bands 1 1
Metal 1 4
Other Metal 1 4
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Ngāmotu Beach - South End Sustainable Coastlines
31 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
30
72%

Next survey in this area

Ngāmotu Beach - South End Sustainable Coastlines
23 Nov, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
110
82%