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.

Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site

25 February 2026

Environment Southland

Nathan Hughes

Overview

A

1

0.4

0.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

28

Products

56

265

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 51 258
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 1 8
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Safety & construction related 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 31
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 16
Bottle caps & lids 7 18
Rope 14 183
Metal 2 4
Foil wrappers 2 4
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1

Materials

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