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.

Catlins Coast - Kaka Point Surf Lifesaving Club

1 April 2025

Waiwera South School/Te Kura o Waiwera South

Scott Martin

Overview

A

7

1.6

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

9

Products

18

293

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 13 48
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Food wrappers 5 18
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 17
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 11
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Metal 2 244
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 244
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1

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