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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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Foxton Beach - Foxton beach 1

14 March 2019

Wildlife Foxton

Nola fox

Overview

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7

3.5

2.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

100

Products

200

6023

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 160 64
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 3
Ear plugs 1 1
Foam sponge 4 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 153 58
Wood 18 5685
Wooden utensils 1 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 17 5680
Plastic 15 121
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 3 70
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 13
Bottle caps & lids 1 8
Food wrappers 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 26
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Fishing line 2 1
Rubber 3 128
Rubber footwear 3 128
Metal 3 25
Aluminium drink cans 1 20
Fishing related 2 5
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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