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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Tarakena Bay - East beach

28 September 2025

Society for Conservation Biology

Grace Sayer

Overview

B

4

6.0

1.5

100m x 18m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

175

Products

315

2816

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 201 153
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 6
Fishing line 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 126 79
Pens & Stationery 2 3
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 3 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food containers 9 7
Food wrappers 8 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 5 12
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Rope 5 9
Plastic buoys 1 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 21 9
Other Plastic 5 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Safety & construction related 2 10
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 86 639
Glass or ceramic fragments 74 196
Construction material 12 443
Wood 8 1951
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 1951
Fabric & Textiles 8 36
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 8 36
Foamed Plastic 5 2
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Rubber 4 30
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 30
Other 3 5
Personal care items 3 5

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