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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Waipū Beach - Surfclub

3 February 2023

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

B

3

2.3

1.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

87

Products

174

982

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 160 655
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 17 33
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 5
Bottle seals & tabs 3 4
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 159
Food wrappers 16 21
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Fishing line 1 6
Cable ties & zip ties 4 2
Bottles <= 2 L 2 92
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 39 15
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 74 317
Metal 9 43
Foil wrappers 7 16
Aluminium drink cans 1 7
Fishing related 1 20
Glass & Ceramic 2 279
Bottles & jars 2 279
Foamed Plastic 2 5
Other Foamed Plastic 2 5
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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