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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

5 November 2022

TS Tamatoa (Petone) Navy Cadets

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

10

5.8

7.5

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

676

Products

676

2262

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 513 871
Plastic vehicle parts 1 1
Other Plastic 1 2
Safety & construction related 15 59
Hangers & retail packaging 3 6
Plastic utensils 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 142 49
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 117 252
Straws 16 10
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 56 111
Bottle neck rings 6 4
Food containers 15 60
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 8 8
Rope 4 89
Gloves 3 38
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 11 63
Clothes pegs 8 15
Gardening & farming related 1 4
Food wrappers 73 21
Pens & Stationery 6 12
Cosmetics and medical packaging 4 27
Cable ties & zip ties 6 8
Plastic bags 9 26
Resin pellets A N/A
Metal 74 87
Aluminium drink cans 67 20
Metal vehicle parts 1 57
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 6
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 1
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 1 N/A
Foil wrappers 2 3
Glass & Ceramic 40 163
Glass or ceramic fragments 40 163
Other 18 0
Sanitary items 18 N/A
Foamed Plastic 10 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 8 4
Fabric & Textiles 10 319
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 9 286
Footwear & shoes 1 33
Wood 7 803
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 802
Wooden utensils 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 4 14
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 13
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 1

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club Society for Conservation Biology
23 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
7621
97%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club Sustainable Coastlines
02 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
610
80%