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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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Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower

7 December 2019

Kaipara College

Max McKellar

Overview

B

3

1.5

2.3

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

76

Products

76

121

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 65 90
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 6
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 14 10
Fishing line 3 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Plastic bags 3 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 49
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 37 19
Fabric & Textiles 8 21
Clothing, towels and linen 1 20
Rope, line or string (natural) 7 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 8
Cardboard boxes 2 8
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower Kaipara College
07 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
92
96%

Next survey in this area

Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower Kaipara College
07 Mar, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
60
78%