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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Wainamu Beach - Wainamu

18 May 2022

Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project

Amber Jones

Overview

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9

9.0

5.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

127

Products

254

173

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 245 52
Resin pellets C N/A
Fishing line 9 8
Bottle caps & lids 14 13
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 210 21
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Rope 5 2
Metal 4 31
Foil wrappers 3 8
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 23
Wood 2 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 11
Bottles & jars 1 11
Rubber 1 75
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 75
Foamed Plastic 1 3
Other Foamed Plastic 1 3

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