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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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Oreti Beach - Christies track

12 August 2020

Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

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8

3.5

3.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

54

Products

107

354

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 103 281
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 5 33
Gardening & farming related 7 23
Bottle caps & lids 4 10
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 68 55
Rope 14 123
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 33
Straws 1 3
Wood 1 12
Corks 1 12
Fabric & Textiles 1 59
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 59
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Christies track Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group
07 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
14
93%

Next survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Christies track Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group
01 Oct, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
72
92%