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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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Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower

11 December 2020

Kaipara College

Regan Neville

Overview

A

7

2.6

3.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

36

Products

73

28

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 66 19
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 2
Other Plastic 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Food containers 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Safety & construction related 1 3
Rope 15 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 33 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Rubber 3 2
Rubber gloves 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Other 2 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 5
Other Foamed Plastic 1 5

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Previous survey in this area

Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower Kaipara College
29 Sep, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
76
86%

Next survey in this area

Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower Sustainable Coastlines
09 Oct, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
34
96%