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

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Omaio Beach - Bay of Plenty

31 October 2026

Te Tai o Apanui

Ana Ngamoki

Overview

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13

3.7

4.6

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

13

Products

26

229

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 19 47
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 36
Plastic bags 1 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 3
Plastic sheeting 1 3
Metal 3 52
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 52
Glass & Ceramic 2 12
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 12
Rubber 1 97
Rubber footwear 1 97
Fabric & Textiles 1 21
Other cloth 1 21

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area