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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Oreti Beach - Christies track

23 July 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

A

2

1.4

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

40

Products

81

637

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 80 209
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 48 88
Safety & construction related 4 4
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 10
Clothes pegs 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 15
Bottle caps & lids 9 18
Fishing gear 1 57
Rope 7 14
Wood 1 428
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 428

Materials

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