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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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Fitzroy Beach - Fitzroy surf club

23 October 2021

Taranaki Conservationists

Elvisa Robb

Overview

A

6

6.0

3.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

80

Products

161

1429

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 109 149
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 3 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 7
Plastic buoys 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 3
Plastic utensils 3 23
Food wrappers 15 16
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 59 86
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Food containers 5 3
Bottle caps & lids 2 5
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Foamed Plastic 25 9
Polystyrene cups or food packs 7 1
Other Foamed Plastic 18 8
Glass & Ceramic 13 911
Bottles & jars 1 218
Construction material 12 693
Metal 5 35
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Aluminium drink cans 3 31
Fabric & Textiles 3 2
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 2
Wood 3 312
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 312
Rubber 1 1
Chewing gum 1 1
Other 1 5
Personal care items 1 5
Paper & Cardboard 1 5
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 5

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Previous survey in this area

Fitzroy Beach - Fitzroy surf club Taranaki Conservationists
27 May, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
136
93%

Next survey in this area

Fitzroy Beach - Fitzroy surf club Taranaki Citizen Scientist Collective
03 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
244
96%