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

16 September 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Katherine Smith

Overview

A

2

1.7

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

48

458

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 30 71
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 43
Safety & construction related 2 9
Rope 3 3
Bottle caps & lids 4 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing line 2 4
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Foamed Plastic 9 10
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 8
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Metal 4 16
Aluminium drink cans 2 13
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 1 1
Wood 3 299
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 286
Corks 1 13
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 1 62
Construction material 1 62

Materials

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