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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Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site

20 November 2025

Environment Southland

Nathan Hughes

Overview

A

1

0.5

0.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

32

293

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 30 206
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 6
Food wrappers 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Rope 8 194
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Metal 1 26
Foil wrappers 1 26
Rubber 1 61
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 61

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