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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

17 February 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Nate Rigler

Overview

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2

0.8

1.9

50m x 8m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

1178

Products

471

3242

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 387 787
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 75 54
Rope 5 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 63 51
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 46 21
Strapping bands & tape 5 1
Other Plastic 10 2
Bottles <= 2 L 6 140
Cable ties & zip ties 4 2
Clothes pegs 1 6
Lollipop sticks 5 2
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Straws 13 10
Bottle caps & lids 56 109
Food containers 16 108
Safety & construction related 13 51
Pens & Stationery 5 8
Plastic vehicle parts 3 54
Fishing gear 2 8
Fishing line 1 1
Plastic bags 8 23
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 13 61
Hangers & retail packaging 18 6
Bottle seals & tabs 5 3
Plastic utensils 6 19
Gardening & farming related 2 29
Glass & Ceramic 34 1939
Glass or ceramic fragments 24 82
Construction material 10 1857
Foamed Plastic 21 11
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 20 10
Ear plugs 1 1
Other 9 5
Personal care items 1 5
Sanitary items 8 N/A
Metal 7 22
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 5
Other Metal 1 2
Construction material 2 15
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 1 N/A
Rubber 4 24
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 4
Tyres 1 20
Wood 4 146
Corks 1 11
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 135
Paper & Cardboard 3 12
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 4
Cardboard boxes 1 8
Fabric & Textiles 2 296
Footwear & shoes 2 296

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Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club Hirepool Big Clean
11 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
1118
80%