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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Tawharanui - Anchor Bay

19 March 2025

Pacific Discovery

Jack Craft

Overview

A

7

6.1

2.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

8

Products

17

1153

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 16 1151
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 2 1139
Fishing gear 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 1
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2

Materials

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