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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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Kapiti Island - Tokahaki Point

21 December 2020

Greater Wellington Regional Council - Te Pane Matua Taiao

Megan Melidonis

Overview

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4

1.3

1.3

50m x 13m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

51

Products

33

6343

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 17 623
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarette lighters 2 23
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Gardening & farming related 2 14
Bottle caps & lids 3 11
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 110
Bottles <= 2 L 1 22
Other Plastic 2 428
Food containers 1 6
Wood 12 5675
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 5675
Foamed Plastic 3 39
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 38
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Rubber 1 6
Rubber footwear 1 6

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Kapiti Island - Tokahaki Point Places for Penguins Litter Monitoring Group
05 Jul, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
120
26%

Next survey in this area

Kapiti Island - Tokahaki Point Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
04 Jul, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
25
56%