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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

10 March 2023

Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence

Anne Taylor

Overview

B

2

1.8

0.4

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

32

1174

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 24 74
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 46
Food wrappers 3 1
Fishing line 1 11
Fishing gear 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Rope 1 9
Glass & Ceramic 3 233
Construction material 3 233
Wood 3 697
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 697
Fabric & Textiles 2 170
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 36
Clothing, towels and linen 1 134

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence
10 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
4
88%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence
17 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
15
87%