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

5 February 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Janey Taylor

Overview

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6

6.0

9.0

50m x 10m

Boulder

Items per 1,000m2

1474

Products

737

3209

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 320 456
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 58 8
Strapping bands & tape 11 18
Cable ties & zip ties 12 29
Plastic vehicle parts 1 66
Rope 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing gear 1 8
Food containers 4 44
Hangers & retail packaging 4 3
Food wrappers 16 22
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 53 47
Plastic bags 4 73
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 6
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Fishing line 141 127
Glass & Ceramic 284 2142
Glass or ceramic fragments 283 1840
Bottles & jars 1 302
Metal 62 425
Aluminium drink cans 7 93
Construction material 16 229
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 34 72
Gas bottles, drums & buckets ( > 4 L) 1 30
Foil wrappers 4 1
Paper & Cardboard 52 12
Fireworks 18 3
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 8 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 24 6
Foamed Plastic 10 9
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 2
Wood 4 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 5
Fabric & Textiles 3 160
Clothing, towels and linen 2 114
Backpacks & bags 1 46
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A

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