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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

17 March 2024

Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence

Anne Taylor

Overview

A

1

1.5

0.7

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

74

Products

148

3346

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 76 2963
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 21
Bottles & jars 1 5
Construction material 66 2937
Plastic 52 85
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 4 8
Food wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 12
Bottle caps & lids 9 21
Fishing line 3 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 24
Clothes pegs 1 3
Pens & Stationery 1 5
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 7 10
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 5
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 4
Wood 4 221
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 221
Metal 4 31
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 30
Other Metal 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 4 35
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 33
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

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