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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 - Maclean Park

21 February 2019

Kāpiti Homeschool Crew

Sam Galloway

Overview

B

12

3.0

1.4

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

35

Products

56

546

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 38 138
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 4 3
Bottle caps & lids 2 15
Food containers 1 23
Safety & construction related 1 29
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 13
Food wrappers 14 27
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Straws 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Fishing line 4 24
Fabric & Textiles 7 94
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Other cloth 6 93
Metal 4 23
Aluminium drink cans 3 20
Foil wrappers 1 3
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Rubber 2 132
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 132
Paper & Cardboard 1 6
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 6
Glass & Ceramic 1 3
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 3
Foamed Plastic 1 150
Foam sponge 1 150

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
02 Dec, 2018
Items per 1,000m2
10
48%

Next survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
26 Feb, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
11
86%