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.

Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach

14 September 2024

Otatara School

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

7

4.3

2.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

116

Products

233

12938

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 217 10231
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 21 530
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing gear 4 9265
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 40
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Plastic buoys 4 22
Shotgun wadding & shells 21 49
Food wrappers 4 1
Bottle caps & lids 17 50
Strapping bands & tape 19 13
Gardening & farming related 2 13
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 97 208
Food containers 3 13
Safety & construction related 14 16
Other Plastic 1 8
Foamed Plastic 5 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 7
Metal 4 129
Fishing related 1 85
Aluminium drink cans 2 43
Foil wrappers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 3 292
Bottles & jars 1 267
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 25
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Wood 2 2278
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 2278

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