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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

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Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East

13 December 2021

Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence

Anne Taylor

Overview

A

2

2.1

0.9

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

20

643

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 13 33
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 14
Food wrappers 2 12
Plastic utensils 1 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Wood 3 585
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 575
Corks 1 10
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 22
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 22
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence
17 Sep, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
15
87%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence
11 Mar, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
8
88%