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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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Mount Maunganui - Camping ground

5 February 2020

For the love of oceans

Steve Morris

Overview

A

10

10.0

2.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

21

Products

42

121

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 30 38
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 7 18
Fishing gear 1 1
Fishing line 1 1
Food wrappers 5 5
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Plastic bags 10 5
Plastic buoys 1 3
Straws 2 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 2
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 3 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 3 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 65
Clothing, towels and linen 2 65
Glass & Ceramic 2 15
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 15
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Foam sponge 1 1
Wood 1 1
Wooden utensils 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground For the love of oceans
29 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
17
50%

Next survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground For the love of oceans
05 Jul, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
22
91%