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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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Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road

21 July 2019

Tasman Bay Guardians

Jeremy Stead

Overview

B

9

7.1

3.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

195

Products

390

354

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 224 187
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 53 30
Rope 3 4
Straws 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Food wrappers 15 43
Cigarette lighters 1 10
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 47
Cigarettes, butts & filters 147 47
Foamed Plastic 147 56
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 15 44
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 132 12
Wood 12 61
Other Wood (specify) 1 1
Corks 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 59
Metal 4 16
Foil wrappers 4 16
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 1 32
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 32

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Previous survey in this area

Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road Tasman Bay Guardians
06 Apr, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
339
95%

Next survey in this area

Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road Tasman Bay Guardians
22 Oct, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
154
86%