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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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Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club

11 June 2021

Ōtaki College

Kent Pollard

Overview

B

9

3.2

3.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

8

Products

17

17

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 14 14
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 1
Rope 1 3
Food wrappers 1 1
Other 2 2
Personal care items 2 2
Metal 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club Ōtaki Litter Survey Crew
22 Oct, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
37
50%

Next survey in this area

Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club Ōtaki College
27 Jan, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
44
64%