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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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Otaki Beach - Otaki river mouth

22 October 2020

Ōtaki Litter Survey Crew

Mary Campbell-Cree

Overview

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4

2.8

2.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

59

310

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 51 91
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 31
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Other Plastic 1 6
Food containers 3 13
Plastic bags 1 3
Rope 6 6
Straws 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 1
Gloves 1 7
Fishing gear 2 9
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 24 10
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Metal 2 9
Aluminium drink cans 2 9
Rubber 1 89
Rubber footwear 1 89
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Wood 1 115
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 115
Fabric & Textiles 1 5
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 5

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Previous survey in this area

Otaki Beach - Otaki river mouth Ōtaki Litter Survey Crew
16 Dec, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
38
61%

Next survey in this area

Otaki Beach - Otaki river mouth Ōtaki College
17 Jun, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
70
52%