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

29 January 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Karina Brehmer

Overview

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1

0.3

0.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

6

Products

12

13

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 9 11
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 2
Fishing line 2 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Fireworks 1 1

Materials

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