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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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Whangārei Heads - Ocean Beach

16 January 2025

Northland Regional Council

Charly-Jade Cairns

Overview

A

2

1.2

0.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

11

Products

22

7

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 17 4
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 1
Rope 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 3 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 1
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Whangārei Heads - Ocean Beach Northland Regional Council
22 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
30
93%