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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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Makara Coast - Opau Bay

10 November 2024

Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club

Justin Atkinson

Overview

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11

14.7

8.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

116

Products

231

9373

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 205 1619
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 1 1
Fishing gear 7 42
Safety & construction related 5 47
Strapping bands & tape 4 13
Bottle neck rings 5 4
Bottle caps & lids 42 203
Shotgun wadding & shells 7 21
Bottles <= 2 L 7 182
Rope 11 48
Cigarette lighters 1 14
Plastic utensils 1 1
Food wrappers 17 35
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 243
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 86 528
Food containers 1 53
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 10
Plastic vehicle parts 1 34
Other Plastic 1 140
Rubber 10 58
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 21
Rubber footwear 2 20
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 17
Foamed Plastic 6 17
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 17
Other 4 29
Personal care items 1 12
Other 3 17
Metal 3 93
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 91
Wood 3 7557
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 7552
Corks 1 5

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Previous survey in this area

Makara Coast - Opau Bay Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club
03 Aug, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
98
93%

Next survey in this area

Makara Coast - Opau Bay Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club
18 Jan, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
62
82%