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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Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club

22 October 2020

Ōtaki Litter Survey Crew

Mary Campbell-Cree

Overview

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5

2.1

1.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

37

Products

74

475

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 36 78
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 2 2
Rope 2 1
Safety & construction related 1 8
Food wrappers 2 1
Gardening & farming related 2 42
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Straws 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 15
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 5
Glass & Ceramic 32 106
Glass or ceramic fragments 32 106
Wood 2 104
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 104
Fabric & Textiles 1 16
Clothing, towels and linen 1 16
Metal 1 13
Construction material 1 13
Foamed Plastic 1 157
Other Foamed Plastic 1 157
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

Materials

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