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 - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

18 May 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

2

2.2

0.8

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

40

Products

81

2359

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 42 137
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 3 1
Food containers 1 4
Safety & construction related 1 22
Bottle caps & lids 7 18
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 27
Fishing gear 2 6
Fishing line 3 11
Clothes pegs 1 4
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Straws 2 1
Cigarette lighters 1 13
Hangers & retail packaging 2 4
Gardening & farming related 2 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 3
Other Plastic 2 15
Foamed Plastic 29 12
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 22 7
Wood 7 2207
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 2207
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1

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