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 - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

24 January 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Joy Knight

Overview

B

2

0.7

0.4

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

21

202

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 11 96
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarette lighters 2 23
Food wrappers 1 14
Fishing gear 1 48
Plastic bags 2 7
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Foamed Plastic 5 10
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 7
Rubber 2 56
Rubber footwear 1 55
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Wood 2 28
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 28
Paper & Cardboard 1 12
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 12

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