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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Makara Coast - Opau Bay

18 April 2025

Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club

Liam Baldwin Jankiewicz

Overview

A

11

11.7

12.6

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

153

Products

306

33214

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 207 1945
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 5 50
Food wrappers 8 8
Bottles <= 2 L 6 153
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 51
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 50 509
Bottle caps & lids 30 155
Other Plastic 21 165
Cosmetics and medical packaging 4 97
Plastic utensils 3 17
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Straws 5 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 8
Plastic sheeting 2 3
Fishing nets 3 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 30 86
Gardening & farming related 10 118
Rope 25 514
Wood 72 31012
Corks 2 12
Processed timber & pallet crates 70 31000
Foamed Plastic 14 82
Foam sponge 2 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 12 76
Metal 7 94
Construction material 2 80
Foil wrappers 4 11
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Rubber 5 61
Construction & Automotive 3 17
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 44
Fabric & Textiles 1 20
Backpacks & bags 1 20

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