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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Napier Port - North Beach

17 April 2026

Napier Port Litter Project

Hannah Strauss

Overview

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6

4.0

3.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

230

Products

459

7329

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 416 6838
Glass or ceramic fragments 343 620
Construction material 73 6218
Plastic 19 30
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 25
Fishing gear 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Fabric & Textiles 16 338
Rope, line or string (natural) 12 13
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 325
Wood 4 119
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 108
Corks 1 11
Other 2 2
Personal care items 2 2
Metal 2 2
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 2

Materials

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