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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 - Breaker Bay East

25 August 2019

Wellington Greens Litter Monitoring Group

Ben Knight

Overview

A

4

3.6

0.5

100m x 18m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

25

1483

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 253
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 8 6
Food wrappers 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Fishing nets 1 244
Foamed Plastic 4 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 4
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Wood 2 1189
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1189
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 35
Clothing, towels and linen 1 35

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East Sustainable Coastlines
20 Feb, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
22
62%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East Sustainable Coastlines
21 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
13
78%