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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 - The Rec

16 February 2022

San Antonio School

Carmen McDonald

Overview

B

12

7.0

7.2

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

32

5087

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 13 32
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 2
Plastic bags 1 2
Food containers 1 23
Straws 2 1
Fishing line 4 1
Glass & Ceramic 7 2103
Construction material 2 2058
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 5
Bottles & jars 1 40
Fabric & Textiles 5 845
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 454
Clothing, towels and linen 4 391
Wood 3 2084
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 2084
Metal 2 20
Aluminium drink cans 2 20
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 2

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