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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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Tauranga Yacht Club

11 February 2025

AON

Helen Adams-Blackburn

Overview

A

5

2.1

1.3

100m x 12m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

25

Products

30

60

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 6
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Metal 5 8
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 7
Foil wrappers 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 3 20
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 20
Foamed Plastic 3 3
Foam sponge 3 3
Paper & Cardboard 2 14
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 7
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 7
Wood 1 2
Wooden utensils 1 2
Other 1 7
Appliances & electronics 1 7

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Tauranga Yacht Club Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
03 Sep, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
217
10%