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.

Gemstone Beach - Mullans Road Carpark

25 February 2026

Environment Southland

Nathan Hughes

Overview

A

1

0.2

0.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

7

Products

14

204

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 13 12
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 3
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 4
Rope 4 4
Glass & Ceramic 1 192
Bottles & jars 1 192

Materials

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