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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 - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

23 July 2022

Society for Conservation Biology

Rosa Harper

Overview

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15

25.0

10.0

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

7621

Products

7621

15865

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 7107 13226
Resin pellets A N/A
Bacterial habitat wheels 3 2
Rope 5 12
Plastic sheeting 20 480
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1845 2609
Food wrappers 533 361
Bottle caps & lids 1844 3174
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 3 813
Bottles <= 2 L 9 223
Bottle seals & tabs 213 97
Lollipop sticks 340 154
Straws 452 338
Clothes pegs 79 183
Food containers 194 434
Syringes 12 N/A
Cosmetics and medical packaging 23 117
Pens & Stationery 82 214
Parking tickets & receipts 48 38
Cigarette lighters 10 159
Cable ties & zip ties 44 75
Plastic utensils 26 83
Plastic bags 36 143
Shotgun wadding & shells 9 24
Strapping bands & tape 23 60
Other Plastic 77 694
Gardening & farming related 53 518
Hangers & retail packaging 9 26
Fishing line 9 22
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 179 1236
Safety & construction related 67 284
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 857 651
Foamed Plastic 252 500
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 135 177
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 57 213
Ear plugs 17 37
Polystyrene cups or food packs 8 28
Other Foamed Plastic 13 26
Foam glazier spacers 22 19
Other 87 101
Sanitary items 26 N/A
Appliances & electronics 1 2
Cotton buds 28 5
Personal care items 32 94
Metal 49 246
Aluminium drink cans 7 31
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 18 45
Unidentifiable metal fragments 7 9
Construction material 11 154
Foil wrappers 6 7
Fabric & Textiles 33 310
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 18 85
Other cloth 5 164
Footwear & shoes 2 33
Rope, line or string (natural) 5 21
Clothing, towels and linen 3 7
Paper & Cardboard 30 62
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 29 55
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 7
Glass & Ceramic 25 753
Glass or ceramic fragments 25 753
Wood 20 508
Processed timber & pallet crates 16 497
Other Wood (specify) 4 11
Rubber 18 159
Rubber gloves 3 141
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 6 6
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 11
Rubber bands 3 1

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club Sustainable Coastlines
21 Jun, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
459
91%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club TS Tamatoa (Petone) Navy Cadets
05 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
676
77%