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

5 July 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

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1

0.9

1.1

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

59

756

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 28 165
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 10
Bottles <= 2 L 2 123
Gloves 2 3
Food containers 3 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 4
Rope 1 8
Clothes pegs 1 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Food wrappers 1 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Foamed Plastic 25 31
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 20
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 19 8
Metal 2 118
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Fishing related 1 117
Paper & Cardboard 1 3
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 3
Wood 1 393
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 393
Fabric & Textiles 1 37
Clothing, towels and linen 1 37
Rubber 1 9
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 9

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