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

21 November 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Karina Brehmer

Overview

A

1

0.6

0.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

33

172

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 24 63
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 7 2
Food wrappers 2 26
Bottle caps & lids 3 12
Rope 1 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 6
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 6
Food containers 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 4 49
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 49
Paper & Cardboard 2 12
Fireworks 2 12
Wood 1 34
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 34
Metal 1 12
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 12
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 2

Materials

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