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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

21 September 2019

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

A

5

2.5

0.2

100m x 14m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

13

Products

18

15

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 10 5
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 5 1
Fishing line 4 3
Rope 1 1
Foamed Plastic 4 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 4
Metal 2 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Fishing related 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Other cloth 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East Wellington Greens Litter Monitoring Group
25 Aug, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
14
76%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East Wellington Greens Litter Monitoring Group
03 Mar, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
5
70%