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.

Fitzroy Beach - Fitzroy surf club

17 March 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Neria Brewerton

Overview

B

3

6.0

5.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

29

Products

58

130

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 34 23
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 5 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 22 14
Glass & Ceramic 11 20
Glass or ceramic fragments 11 20
Metal 3 6
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 6
Fabric & Textiles 2 71
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 20
Clothing, towels and linen 1 51
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 2 4
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 3
Wood 2 5
Wooden utensils 2 5

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