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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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Okahu Bay - South East End

26 September 2020

Care of the Cove

Kirianne Nicolson

Overview

B

3

6.5

12.2

100m x 18m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

294

Products

529

8751

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 317 375
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 2 6
Strapping bands & tape 22 13
Pens & Stationery 7 22
Other Plastic 1 10
Rope 2 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 122 67
Fishing line 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 5 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 36 8
Lollipop sticks 16 8
Plastic utensils 8 13
Straws 12 8
Clothes pegs 7 10
Bottle neck rings 6 2
Bottle caps & lids 29 77
Food containers 20 29
Cable ties & zip ties 8 12
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 10 20
Bottles <= 2 L 1 60
Foamed Plastic 68 52
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Ear plugs 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 58 48
Glass & Ceramic 44 1635
Glass or ceramic fragments 40 209
Construction material 4 1426
Wood 42 6282
Other Wood (specify) 1 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 41 6280
Fabric & Textiles 24 259
Carpet & furnishing 1 3
Clothing, towels and linen 2 130
Rope, line or string (natural) 7 48
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 14 78
Rubber 14 132
Rubber bands 1 1
Rubber footwear 1 101
Tyres 3 15
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 8 14
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Other 10 1
Personal care items 2 1
Sanitary items 8 N/A
Metal 9 14
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Foil wrappers 8 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Okahu Bay - South East End Sustainable Coastlines
19 May, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
206
72%

Next survey in this area

Okahu Bay - South East End Ocean Youth Ambassadors (Sealife Trust)
22 Nov, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
486
67%