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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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Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East

3 March 2020

Wellington Greens Litter Monitoring Group

Ben Knight

Overview

B

4

2.5

0.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

5

Products

10

145

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 6 12
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 8
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Metal 3 131
Fishing related 1 130
Foil wrappers 2 1
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Other Foamed Plastic 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East Sustainable Coastlines
21 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
13
78%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East Sustainable Coastlines
10 Dec, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
10
35%