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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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Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road

6 April 2019

Tasman Bay Guardians

Jeremy Stead

Overview

B

7

7.6

3.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

339

Products

678

933

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 453 124
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 76 37
Fishing gear 2 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 332 60
Food wrappers 23 7
Bottle caps & lids 4 4
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Rope 6 2
Fishing line 1 1
Straws 1 5
Food containers 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Foamed Plastic 194 35
Ear plugs 1 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 111 32
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 82 1
Wood 23 438
Corks 1 9
Processed timber & pallet crates 22 429
Glass & Ceramic 3 331
Construction material 2 330
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1
Rubber 3 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 2
Metal 1 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road Tasman Bay Guardians
21 Jul, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
195
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