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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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Okarito Beach - Road End

26 February 2025

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

3

1.7

0.1

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

8

Products

15

8

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 7 6
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Other 6 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Faeces 5 N/A
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Okarito Beach - Road End DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini
10 Dec, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
10
95%