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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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Tapuae - River-mouth 2

10 April 2025

DOC Taranaki Marine Reserve Rangers

Oscar Cotter

Overview

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6

5.0

2.5

100m x 15m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

83

Products

125

292

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 61 108
Resin pellets B N/A
Fishing line 1 1
Other Plastic 6 42
Rope 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 36 9
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 45
Food containers 1 1
Safety & construction related 2 5
Food wrappers 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 1
Foamed Plastic 49 7
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 44 4
Paper & Cardboard 7 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 7 1
Other 4 1
Other 4 1
Wood 2 116
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 116
Metal 1 58
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 58
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Tapuae - River-mouth 2 Sustainable Coastlines
28 Jan, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
39
72%