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

1 November 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

A

2

1.0

0.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

28

Products

55

478

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 28
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Food wrappers 7 1
Food containers 2 5
Safety & construction related 1 3
Fishing line 3 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 11
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Foamed Plastic 17 11
Foam glazier spacers 5 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Metal 3 13
Aluminium drink cans 2 12
Construction material 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 195
Bottles & jars 1 193
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 2
Wood 2 215
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 215
Fabric & Textiles 2 16
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 6
Backpacks & bags 1 10

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