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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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Mount Maunganui - Camping ground

5 July 2020

For the love of oceans

Cathy Allan

Overview

A

2

1.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Shell

Items per 1,000m2

22

Products

43

146

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 26 72
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 3 5
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 3
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Straws 1 1
Fishing gear 1 4
Plastic bags 5 26
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 21
Fishing line 3 7
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Foamed Plastic 13 50
Foam sponge 12 49
Ear plugs 1 1
Metal 3 15
Aluminium drink cans 2 1
Other Metal 1 14
Glass & Ceramic 1 9
Bottles & jars 1 9

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground For the love of oceans
05 Feb, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
21
74%

Next survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground For the love of oceans
11 Oct, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
25
62%