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

beach-icon Beach.

Wellington Harbour -Days Bay Beach

5 September 2023

Wellesley College

Katherine Smith

Overview

A

9

2.4

6.7

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

59

Products

59

7173

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 47 6565
Glass or ceramic fragments 17 235
Construction material 30 6330
Plastic 4 104
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic utensils 1 12
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 86
Mesh bags 1 5
Paper & Cardboard 3 5
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 5
Wood 2 459
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 459
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 38
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 38

Materials

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