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.

Waitataramoa Bay - Central Bay

24 June 2024

Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town

Kate James

Overview

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1

0.7

0.3

100m x 11m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

185

Products

203

3257

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 197 2614
Resin pellets A N/A
Clothes pegs 8 18
Mesh bags 5 235
Rope 166 1321
Fishing line 2 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 114
Plastic vehicle parts 1 386
Bottles <= 2 L 2 93
Food containers 1 46
Plastic buoys 2 387
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 7
Rubber 2 5
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 5
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Other Foamed Plastic 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Wood 1 619
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 619
Metal 1 16
Aluminium drink cans 1 16

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