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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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Titahi Bay - South End

12 April 2022

Mana College

Marina Anderton

Overview

B

6

7.5

4.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

70

Products

139

983

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 97 131
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 2
Food wrappers 1 2
Other Plastic 2 21
Food containers 1 2
Safety & construction related 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 2
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 41 42
Fishing line 3 2
Cable ties & zip ties 1 13
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 4 2
Bottle neck rings 4 8
Bottle caps & lids 8 22
Cigarettes, butts & filters 19 7
Glass & Ceramic 11 282
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 64
Bottles & jars 1 218
Wood 10 519
Wooden utensils 5 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 509
Metal 9 38
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 7 20
Aluminium drink cans 1 17
Foil wrappers 1 1
Foamed Plastic 7 6
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Foam sponge 2 4
Other 4 6
Personal care items 4 6
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Titahi Bay - South End Porirua Harbour and Catchment Community Trust
08 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
212
87%

Next survey in this area

Titahi Bay - South End Porirua Papataiao Restoration Group
16 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
114
95%