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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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Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park

26 February 2019

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Karl Webber

Overview

B

6

74.2

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

11

Products

22

49

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 19 44
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Fishing line 4 1
Food wrappers 9 8
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 32
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 1
Wood 1 2
Wooden utensils 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Cardboard boxes 1 2
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park Kāpiti Homeschool Crew
21 Feb, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
35
70%

Next survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park Sustainable Coastlines
09 Jul, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
10
52%