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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

17 September 2021

Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence

Anne Taylor

Overview

A

1

1.1

0.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

15

Products

30

38

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 22 34
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 3
Food containers 3 5
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 1
Fishing line 2 9
Clothes pegs 2 4
Safety & construction related 1 9
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 1
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Metal 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East Victoria University Geography Litter Monitoring Group
20 Jul, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
60
92%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Breaker Bay East Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence
13 Dec, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
10
75%