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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 - Steeple Rock, Seatoun Beach

14 September 2023

Seatoun school

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

13

11.9

8.7

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

39

Products

78

8377

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 38 30
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 10
Fishing line 1 1
Food wrappers 4 1
Food containers 2 5
Straws 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Rope 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 27 3438
Construction material 16 3410
Glass or ceramic fragments 11 28
Rubber 5 134
Rubber footwear 1 130
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Wood 2 4770
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 4770
Metal 1 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Steeple Rock, Seatoun Beach Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence
18 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
67
56%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Steeple Rock, Seatoun Beach Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence
17 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
54
29%