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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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Wynyard Harbour Auckland, Rock Wall

8 July 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Gaby Mowbray

Overview

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5

6.2

7.6

50m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

2704

Products

1352

9679

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 771 979
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 151 43
Straws 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 3 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Bottle seals & tabs 5 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 87 266
Bottles <= 2 L 5 290
Food containers 5 49
Fishing nets 1 7
Cigarette lighters 1 3
Hangers & retail packaging 2 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 4 21
Fishing line 445 163
Food wrappers 36 45
Strapping bands & tape 1 4
Rope 1 1
Plastic bags 10 53
Bottle caps & lids 4 10
Gardening & farming related 1 6
Other Plastic 3 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 3
Glass & Ceramic 345 5942
Bottles & jars 98 4635
Glass or ceramic fragments 247 1307
Metal 100 1035
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 44 99
Construction material 3 60
Fishing related 10 239
Foil wrappers 15 4
Aluminium drink cans 28 633
Paper & Cardboard 68 223
Cups, food trays & wrappers 32 181
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 27 28
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 8 11
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 3
Foamed Plastic 19 19
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 4
Polystyrene cups or food packs 9 5
Other Foamed Plastic 5 10
Fabric & Textiles 18 125
Clothing, towels and linen 1 107
Rope, line or string (natural) 16 8
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 10
Other 18 4
Sanitary items 17 N/A
Personal care items 1 4
Rubber 8 12
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 4
Chewing gum 6 8
Wood 5 1340
Wooden utensils 1 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 1338

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Previous survey in this area

Wynyard Harbour Auckland, Rock Wall Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
15 Apr, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
616
62%