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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 -Days Bay Beach

22 February 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

32

64.0

25.3

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

307

Products

307

9091

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 211 8968
Glass or ceramic fragments 123 388
Construction material 88 8580
Plastic 63 66
Resin pellets B N/A
Fishing gear 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Food containers 9 2
Food wrappers 10 2
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Other Plastic 1 1
Rope 4 3
Safety & construction related 2 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 6
Plastic bags 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 8
Hangers & retail packaging 4 2
Pens & Stationery 2 8
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 22
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 2
Metal 16 14
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 8 13
Foil wrappers 8 1
Foamed Plastic 9 20
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 2 15
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 2
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 7
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 6
Fabric & Textiles 2 12
Clothing, towels and linen 2 12
Wood 1 2
Wooden utensils 1 2
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1

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