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.

Omamari beach

10 February 2026

Northland Regional Council

Lucy Graham

Overview

A

2

2.0

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

164

Products

329

237

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 307 107
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 1 4
Other Plastic 1 11
Fishing gear 1 14
Straws 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 7 14
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 1
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Rope 15 22
Fishing line 3 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 20 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 238 27
Foamed Plastic 14 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 13 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Rubber 4 124
Construction & Automotive 1 122
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 2
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Carpet & furnishing 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Construction material 1 1

Materials

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