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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 - Kapiti Boating Club

12 February 2019

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Chris Paulin

Overview

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7

2.1

2.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

56

Products

113

755

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 82 185
Cigarettes, butts & filters 30 9
Other Plastic 1 16
Plastic utensils 1 5
Fishing gear 1 4
Food wrappers 13 85
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Food containers 1 8
Strapping bands & tape 7 20
Fishing line 19 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 4
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 10
Rope 3 16
Fabric & Textiles 14 326
Other cloth 14 326
Paper & Cardboard 9 12
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 9 12
Metal 4 37
Aluminium drink cans 3 26
Fishing related 1 11
Rubber 3 193
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Rubber footwear 1 192
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Ear plugs 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
08 Nov, 2018
Items per 1,000m2
43
73%

Next survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
26 Feb, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
20
77%