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

beach-icon Beach.

Okarito - Okarito

5 July 2020

Southern Institute of Technology

Kelli Gerritsen

Overview

B

3

1.5

0.7

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

49

863

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 36 287
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 2 29
Food wrappers 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 201
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 35
Food containers 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Gardening & farming related 3 8
Bottle caps & lids 2 9
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 8 73
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 8 73
Other 2 6
Personal care items 1 6
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 2
Wood 1 494
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 494
Metal 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 1 1

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