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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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Okahu Bay - South East End

19 March 2020

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Natalia Groom

Overview

B

9

5.7

5.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

131

Products

262

906

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 133 123
Resin pellets B N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 3 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 3
Bottle caps & lids 2 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 55 27
Rope 3 31
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 20
Food wrappers 5 2
Strapping bands & tape 6 12
Straws 2 1
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 36 8
Other Plastic 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 95 661
Construction material 2 196
Glass or ceramic fragments 93 465
Metal 10 44
Construction material 3 9
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 6 33
Fabric & Textiles 8 34
Other cloth 8 34
Other 6 8
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 5 8
Rubber 4 26
Rubber footwear 1 24
Rubber bands 3 2
Foamed Plastic 4 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Wood 2 9
Wooden utensils 1 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 7

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Previous survey in this area

Okahu Bay - South East End Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei
25 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
416
77%

Next survey in this area

Okahu Bay - South East End Sustainable Coastlines
19 May, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
206
72%