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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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Middleton Bay - Ōpunakē

11 September 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Karina Brehmer

Overview

A

4

3.0

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

47

45

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 42 37
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 8
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 2
Other Plastic 1 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 34 11
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Foamed Plastic 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Wood 2 7
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 7

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Middleton Bay - Ōpunakē Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tamarongo
31 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
71
51%

Next survey in this area

Middleton Bay - Ōpunakē Sustainable Coastlines
21 Nov, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
16
76%