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 - Pounawea Estuary

17 June 2025

South Otago High School

Scott Martin

Overview

A

6

1.9

1.3

100m x 20m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

46

Products

92

6469

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 78 2749
Construction material 4 2162
Glass or ceramic fragments 74 587
Plastic 7 272
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic vehicle parts 1 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 250
Food containers 1 4
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Fishing gear 1 11
Metal 4 707
Other Metal 1 24
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 683
Foamed Plastic 2 2222
Foam sponge 2 2222
Wood 1 519
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 519

Materials

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