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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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Wynyard Harbour Aukland, Rock Wall

11 October 2023

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Rosanna Kenyon

Overview

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6

13.9

4.4

50m x 10m

Boulder

Items per 1,000m2

1836

Products

918

7014

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 407 4713
Glass or ceramic fragments 401 3381
Bottles & jars 6 1332
Plastic 325 460
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 105 20
Hangers & retail packaging 11 17
Food wrappers 12 34
Gloves 2 15
Cigarette lighters 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 3 130
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 13
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 56 21
Cable ties & zip ties 2 3
Food containers 4 46
Bottle caps & lids 3 3
Pens & Stationery 1 3
Plastic bags 3 39
Strapping bands & tape 3 17
Straws 1 1
Fishing line 112 97
Metal 105 541
Aluminium drink cans 11 149
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 73 151
Other cans (<= 4 L) 6 143
Construction material 11 97
Foil wrappers 4 1
Paper & Cardboard 45 361
Cups, food trays & wrappers 13 82
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 16 25
Cardboard boxes 9 250
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 7 4
Fabric & Textiles 14 27
Rope, line or string (natural) 11 3
Footwear & shoes 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 23
Foamed Plastic 8 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 3
Other 7 0
Sanitary items 7 N/A
Wood 5 901
Wooden utensils 2 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 900
Rubber 2 6
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 6

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Next survey in this area

Wynyard Harbour Aukland, Rock Wall Sustainable Coastlines
01 Feb, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
1660
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