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

5 October 2025

Royal Albatross Centre

Laura Findlay

Overview

B

2

1.0

0.5

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

121

Products

121

638

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 74 47
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 74 47
Plastic 41 208
Resin pellets D N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1 56
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 27
Bottle caps & lids 9 17
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 17 30
Fishing line 1 1
Food containers 2 4
Vapes 2 46
Food wrappers 3 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Pens & Stationery 1 4
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 17
Fabric & Textiles 4 278
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 270
Clothing, towels and linen 1 8
Rubber 2 105
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 105

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