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.

Waikawa Bay

22 October 2026

Envirohub Marlborough

Tash Luxton

Overview

A

17

8.5

17.0

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

67

Products

67

4499

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 31 185
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 1 33
Rope 11 11
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 35
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 92
Fibreglass fragments 2 11
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Food wrappers 1 1
Wood 11 3047
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 3047
Glass & Ceramic 10 661
Bottles & jars 3 589
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 72
Paper & Cardboard 5 320
Cardboard boxes 3 313
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 7
Metal 3 68
Tableware 1 50
Construction material 1 3
Aluminium drink cans 1 15
Fabric & Textiles 3 144
Clothing, towels and linen 3 144
Rubber 2 72
Other Rubber (specify) 2 72
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1

Materials

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