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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Okarito Beach - Road End

21 May 2025

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

2

2.3

0.2

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

21

8

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 11 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 1
Plastic 9 7
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 2 2
Food wrappers 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 2
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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