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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Okahu Bay - South East End

14 June 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Helen Adams-Blackburn

Overview

C

11

11.0

6.6

100m x 12m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

239

Products

287

5527

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 225 441
Resin pellets C N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 11 10
Pens & Stationery 3 3
Fishing gear 5 55
Fishing line 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 12 48
Lollipop sticks 4 5
Clothes pegs 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 14 42
Food containers 3 62
Straws 3 1
Plastic vehicle parts 2 3
Cigarette lighters 1 18
Plastic utensils 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Vapes 2 6
Rope 4 11
Plastic sheeting 2 2
Safety & construction related 13 21
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 3
Other Plastic 3 7
Food wrappers 29 9
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 12 79
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 24 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 62 43
Plastic bags 1 1
Foamed Plastic 37 17
Foam glazier spacers 4 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 32 14
Fabric & Textiles 9 29
Footwear & shoes 1 2
Clothing, towels and linen 1 8
Other cloth 6 18
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Other 6 6
Cotton buds 1 1
Personal care items 1 5
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Metal 6 24
Other Metal 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 2 19
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Foil wrappers 1 1
Wood 2 1029
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1029
Glass & Ceramic 1 3980
Construction material 1 3980
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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