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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

24 June 2024

Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence

Anne Taylor

Overview

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2

2.2

1.1

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

78

Products

156

8612

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 80 6530
Glass or ceramic fragments 28 144
Construction material 52 6386
Plastic 52 38
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 3
Fishing line 3 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Food wrappers 6 1
Strapping bands & tape 8 10
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 4
Other Plastic 1 10
Paper & Cardboard 13 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 13 1
Wood 3 479
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 479
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Metal 2 1560
Other Metal 1 1545
Foil wrappers 1 15
Fabric & Textiles 2 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 1
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Steeple Rock, Seatoun Beach Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence
17 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
74
35%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Steeple Rock, Seatoun Beach Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence
19 Sep, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
174
40%