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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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Wainamu Beach - Wainamu

8 March 2023

Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project

Amber Hawkins Jones

Overview

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11

7.5

7.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

89

Products

178

528

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 133 128
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 101 67
Food wrappers 2 1
Fishing gear 4 19
Fishing line 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Lollipop sticks 5 5
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 6
Bottle caps & lids 11 21
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Rope 1 1
Resin pellets C N/A
Foamed Plastic 33 19
Foam sponge 14 16
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 19 3
Wood 7 349
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 349
Other 2 2
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 2 19
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 14
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 5
Metal 1 11
Other Metal 1 11

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Previous survey in this area

Wainamu Beach - Wainamu Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project
18 May, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
127
97%

Next survey in this area

Wainamu Beach - Wainamu Sustainable Coastlines
21 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
27
76%