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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Okarito Beach - Road End

12 March 2026

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

2

1.9

0.1

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

19

8

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 8 6
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 2 2
Plastic sheeting 2 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Foamed Plastic 6 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 1
Other 4 0
Faeces 3 N/A
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

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