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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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Wainamu Beach - Wainamu

19 February 2020

Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project

Bexie Towle

Overview

A

2

1.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

20

Products

39

19

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 36 9
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 6 2
Food wrappers 3 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Straws 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 1
Foamed Plastic 2 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 7
Fabric & Textiles 1 3
Clothing, towels and linen 1 3

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wainamu Beach - Wainamu Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project
26 Oct, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
50
92%

Next survey in this area

Wainamu Beach - Wainamu Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project
10 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
75
95%