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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.

Eric Armishaw

30 July 2026

Sustainable Coastlines

Kate McNaught

Overview

B

2

0.7

0.6

90m x 7m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

73

Products

46

865

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 33 173
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Vapes 2 59
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Gloves 1 97
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food wrappers 6 2
Plastic bags 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 8 40
Glass or ceramic fragments 8 40
Wood 3 606
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 606
Metal 1 45
Fishing related 1 45
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Eric Armishaw Sustainable Coastlines
24 Apr, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
398
96%