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.

Fitzroy Beach - Fitzroy surf club

13 April 2019

Taranaki Conservationists

Lorella Doherty

Overview

A

10

4.3

5.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

49

1159

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 40
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food containers 1 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 1
Food wrappers 14 26
Fishing gear 1 0
Foamed Plastic 15 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 15 1
Wood 2 970
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 970
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Other cloth 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 146
Construction material 1 146
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1

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