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

20 February 2019

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

A

14

9.3

3.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

22

Products

45

110

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 27 44
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 5 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 4
Pens & Stationery 1 18
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing line 13 18
Metal 10 29
Fishing related 3 4
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Other Metal 6 24
Fabric & Textiles 2 14
Footwear & shoes 1 13
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Rubber 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 2
Paper & Cardboard 2 19
Fireworks 1 6
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 13
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Wood 1 1
Matches and wooden fireworks parts 1 1

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