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

beach-icon Beach.

Karitane Beach - North End

27 March 2023

NZ Marine Studies Centre

Sally Carson

Overview

B

2

1.8

0.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

65

Products

130

1992

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 106 316
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 2 93
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 95 100
Safety & construction related 1 63
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 18
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 26
Bottle caps & lids 2 5
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 6
Clothes pegs 1 4
Foamed Plastic 11 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 2
Wood 7 1597
Corks 1 6
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 1591
Fabric & Textiles 3 4
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 4
Rubber 2 46
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 45
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 27
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 27

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