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 - Steeple Rock, Seatoun Beach

12 September 2020

Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence

Anne Taylor

Overview

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6

5.0

5.6

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

208

Products

416

5892

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 217 5201
Glass or ceramic fragments 62 167
Construction material 155 5034
Plastic 165 149
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 5
Other Plastic 5 27
Straws 4 3
Food wrappers 16 5
Fishing gear 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 69 49
Bottle caps & lids 25 39
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 23 5
Rope 3 8
Wood 17 532
Corks 1 11
Processed timber & pallet crates 15 520
Wooden utensils 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 9 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 9 2
Rubber 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Foamed Plastic 2 3
Ear plugs 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Other 1 2
Personal care items 1 2

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