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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

28 June 2020

Kaipara College

Max McKellar

Overview

B

4

2.7

1.7

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

59

Products

59

29

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 54 14
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 44 10
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Rope 4 2
Food wrappers 3 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 3
Clothing, towels and linen 2 3
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1
Other 1 11
Appliances & electronics 1 11

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Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower Kaipara College
29 Sep, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
76
86%