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

beach-icon Beach.

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

2 August 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Lana Jackson

Overview

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2

0.6

0.6

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

12

Products

24

2420

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 51
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 1 1
Lollipop sticks 3 3
Plastic utensils 1 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 8
Plastic vehicle parts 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Other Plastic 1 6
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 21
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 2
Wood 3 838
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 838
Rubber 1 79
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 79
Glass & Ceramic 1 1450
Construction material 1 1450

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