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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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Oakura Beach - Corbett Park

21 August 2020

Taranaki Conservationists

Dominique Scarf

Overview

B

24

33.2

16.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

117

Products

234

1179

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 176 227
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 7 44
Strapping bands & tape 3 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 150 140
Food wrappers 2 4
Fishing gear 2 11
Syringes 1 N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 12
Lollipop sticks 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 8
Glass & Ceramic 24 17
Bottles & jars 24 17
Foamed Plastic 18 13
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 18 13
Paper & Cardboard 7 41
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 7 41
Wood 4 796
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 796
Metal 4 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 5
Rubber 1 80
Rubber footwear 1 80

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Previous survey in this area

Oakura Beach - Corbett Park Taranaki Conservationists
22 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
59
63%

Next survey in this area

Oakura Beach - Corbett Park Oakura
03 Apr, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
76
67%