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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 - North Beach

1 December 2020

Waikanae Estuary Care Group

Bruce Collett

Overview

A

3

1.3

0.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

4

Products

7

864

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 3 34
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 1 30
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 2
Rubber 2 18
Construction & Automotive 1 13
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 5
Fabric & Textiles 1 12
Clothing, towels and linen 1 12
Wood 1 800
Other Wood (specify) 1 800

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - North Beach Waikanae Estuary Care Group
16 Sep, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
6
73%

Next survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - North Beach Waikanae Estuary Care Group
23 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
4
33%