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.

Waikawa Bay

26 May 2026

Envirohub Marlborough

Sarah Huntley

Overview

B

14

6.8

3.0

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

27

Products

27

1054

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 10 225
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 1 195
Other Plastic 1 22
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 8 179
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 150
Construction material 1 29
Paper & Cardboard 3 2
Cardboard boxes 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 1
Wood 2 245
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 245
Fabric & Textiles 2 272
Clothing, towels and linen 2 272
Metal 1 16
Aluminium drink cans 1 16
Foamed Plastic 1 115
Other Foamed Plastic 1 115

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area