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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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Nga Motu Beach - North End

10 September 2022

Taranaki Volunteers

Esther Ward-Campbell (SC)

Overview

B

4

3.9

0.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

29

Products

58

31

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 53 26
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 4 3
Food containers 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 4 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 21 6
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Fibreglass fragments 5 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Metal 2 3
Other Metal 1 2
Foil wrappers 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Nga Motu Beach - North End Taranaki Coastal Guardians
01 Dec, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
146
87%

Next survey in this area

Nga Motu Beach - North End Moturoa School
01 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
50
85%