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.

Manukau Yacht & Motor Club — Ambury Regional Park

6 December 2024

Xero

Janey Taylor

Overview

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7

3.5

5.0

40m x 12m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

392

Products

188

2168

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 135 568
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Clothes pegs 2 4
Plastic utensils 1 2
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Straws 3 1
Bottle neck rings 6 4
Cigarette lighters 1 60
Plastic sheeting 1 3
Rope 7 58
Food wrappers 14 3
Bottle caps & lids 5 14
Bottles <= 2 L 6 276
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 27 61
Plastic bags 6 33
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 41 41
Lollipop sticks 7 1
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Food containers 3 3
Glass & Ceramic 21 270
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 163
Glass or ceramic fragments 20 107
Foamed Plastic 18 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Fabric & Textiles 4 61
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 61
Rubber 4 41
Construction & Automotive 1 36
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 5
Wood 3 18
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 14
Wooden utensils 2 4
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 1 10
Cardboard boxes 1 10
Metal 1 1193
Construction material 1 1193

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area