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.

Okains Bay Beach - River Mouth

28 November 2025

Enviroschools Canterbury

Toni Watts

Overview

A

9

9.0

1.0

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

6

Products

10

201

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 3 3
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 2 2
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Metal 2 15
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 180
Bottles & jars 1 180
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1

Materials

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