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.

Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club

28 June 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Helen Adams-Blackburn

Overview

B

2

1.4

0.6

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

47

Products

94

411

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 76 118
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 53 23
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Straws 1 5
Bottle caps & lids 3 2
Safety & construction related 2 2
Rope 4 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 67
Gardening & farming related 2 5
Cable ties & zip ties 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 4
Glass & Ceramic 10 36
Bottles & jars 10 36
Foamed Plastic 6 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Metal 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 254
Other cloth 1 254

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