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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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Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park

4 July 2020

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Sophie Handford

Overview

A

8

1.9

0.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

12

Products

24

155

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 19 27
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 5
Bottle caps & lids 1 4
Fishing line 3 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 5
Other Plastic 1 5
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Metal 2 7
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 6
Foil wrappers 1 1
Rubber 1 80
Rubber footwear 1 80
Glass & Ceramic 1 41
Construction material 1 41
Other 1 0
Faeces 1 N/A

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park Sustainable Coastlines
15 May, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
20
80%

Next survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park Our Lady of Kāpiti School
30 Jul, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
4
57%