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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Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms

7 May 2025

Society for Conservation Biology

Johanna von Hunerbein

Overview

A

3

3.3

0.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

56

Products

112

421

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 105 231
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 1 1
Plastic utensils 1 13
Food wrappers 3 1
Other Plastic 58 111
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 12 28
Safety & construction related 3 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 31
Strapping bands & tape 3 2
Fishing gear 1 28
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Food containers 8 7
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 12
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 12
Metal 1 2
Foil wrappers 1 2
Other 1 174
Other 1 174

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