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.

Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach

8 March 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Alex Sandiford

Overview

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7

2.1

2.2

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

43

Products

86

1188

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 74 744
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 2 20
Fishing gear 5 7
Plastic bags 5 205
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 27 54
Rope 6 41
Bottle caps & lids 10 13
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Food wrappers 4 5
Bottles <= 2 L 1 267
Strapping bands & tape 7 9
Shotgun wadding & shells 5 16
Other Plastic 1 106
Wood 4 313
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 313
Foamed Plastic 3 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 57
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 3
Cardboard boxes 1 54
Other 1 6
Personal care items 1 6
Fabric & Textiles 1 38
Other cloth 1 38
Glass & Ceramic 1 29
Construction material 1 29

Materials

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