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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 - Kapiti Boating Club

26 February 2019

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Karl Webber

Overview

B

5

1.9

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

20

Products

39

344

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 42
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 1
Food wrappers 11 18
Gardening & farming related 2 19
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Fishing line 3 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Rope 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 96
Clothing, towels and linen 1 80
Footwear & shoes 1 13
Other cloth 1 3
Rubber 3 14
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 13
Metal 2 1
Foil wrappers 2 1
Wood 1 190
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 190
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
12 Feb, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
56
73%

Next survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club Sustainable Coastlines
14 Jun, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
26
68%