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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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Okahu Bay - South East End

13 February 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Lana Jackson

Overview

B

5

4.4

2.6

100m x 14m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

113

Products

158

1418

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 69 1283
Glass or ceramic fragments 66 576
Construction material 2 705
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 2
Plastic 67 65
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 26 18
Clothes pegs 1 3
Fishing line 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 20
Other Plastic 4 1
Food wrappers 4 2
Food containers 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 5 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 3
Safety & construction related 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 2 7
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Straws 1 1
Foamed Plastic 12 3
Ear plugs 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 9 1
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Metal 3 47
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 44
Foil wrappers 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 3 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 1
Wood 2 16
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 16
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Clothing, towels and linen 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Okahu Bay - South East End Lion
29 Nov, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
324
79%