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

15 April 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Nicholas Burekovic

Overview

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2

1.6

0.7

50m x 10m

Boulder

Items per 1,000m2

616

Products

308

4268

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 184 410
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 79 18
Food wrappers 16 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 28
Cable ties & zip ties 4 2
Other Plastic 1 18
Plastic utensils 1 2
Safety & construction related 6 16
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 3 89
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 20 178
Fishing line 42 49
Glass & Ceramic 39 696
Glass or ceramic fragments 36 147
Bottles & jars 2 383
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 166
Metal 33 448
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 12 17
Foil wrappers 1 6
Aluminium drink cans 6 89
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 122
Construction material 13 214
Paper & Cardboard 22 25
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 4 8
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 18 17
Fabric & Textiles 10 526
Footwear & shoes 4 269
Other cloth 3 255
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 2
Foamed Plastic 8 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 9
Wood 6 2152
Wooden utensils 1 2
Other Wood (specify) 4 2135
Corks 1 15
Other 4 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Rubber 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1

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