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

beach-icon Beach.

Mangawhai Heads - Picnic Bay

13 June 2021

Sustainable Kaipara

Stephanie Gibson

Overview

A

3

3.0

0.5

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

38

160

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 31 44
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 2 9
Clothes pegs 1 2
Plastic bags 1 17
Straws 3 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 20 12
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Fishing line 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 4 57
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 57
Metal 2 58
Fishing related 2 58
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1

Materials

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