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.

Oreti Beach - Christies track

13 October 2024

Graham family

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

2

1.1

0.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

68

Products

136

7441

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 119 357
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 8
Fishing gear 3 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 81 137
Other Plastic 3 16
Food containers 6 11
Rope 9 114
Bottles <= 2 L 1 30
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 10 18
Foamed Plastic 8 13
Ear plugs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 12
Wood 4 6051
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 6051
Rubber 2 965
Tyres 1 964
Rubber bands 1 1
Metal 2 44
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 28
Aluminium drink cans 1 16
Other 1 11
Personal care items 1 11

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