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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

beach-icon Beach.

Otago Peninsula - Pilots beach

3 September 2025

Royal Albatross Centre

Laura Findlay

Overview

B

4

2.0

0.5

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

52

Products

52

783

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 34 333
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 10
Bottles <= 2 L 3 65
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Rope 2 28
Strapping bands & tape 1 4
Pens & Stationery 1 15
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 27
Gardening & farming related 1 20
Food wrappers 5 117
Plastic bags 2 45
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Foamed Plastic 7 10
Foam sponge 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 7
Metal 6 39
Construction material 2 5
Unidentifiable metal fragments 4 34
Wood 3 336
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 336
Rubber 1 64
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 64
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Pilots beach Royal Albatross Centre
19 May, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
32
69%

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Pilots beach Royal Albatross Centre
05 Oct, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
121
95%