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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 - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

25 May 2023

Society for Conservation Biology

Georgia Goodsell

Overview

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4

3.8

9.0

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

2267

Products

2267

13933

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 2080 8577
Resin pellets A N/A
Parking tickets & receipts 20 19
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 62 515
Hangers & retail packaging 52 86
Gloves 1 29
Fishing gear 9 236
Bottles <= 2 L 15 921
Gardening & farming related 13 2383
Other Plastic 5 30
Plastic sheeting 2 7
Strapping bands & tape 34 34
Safety & construction related 82 1227
Bottle caps & lids 442 995
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 360 559
Straws 108 85
Food wrappers 263 149
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 251 255
Food containers 127 499
Bottle neck rings 25 9
Bottle seals & tabs 26 11
Lollipop sticks 38 20
Plastic bags 23 90
Cable ties & zip ties 16 18
Fishing line 2 2
Pens & Stationery 28 51
Cosmetics and medical packaging 13 91
Rope 13 84
Cigarette lighters 2 20
Clothes pegs 28 67
Plastic utensils 9 24
Plastic vehicle parts 5 44
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 17
Foamed Plastic 49 169
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 21 118
Foam glazier spacers 7 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 21 46
Glass & Ceramic 40 457
Glass or ceramic fragments 32 224
Construction material 8 233
Other 27 12
Cotton buds 6 2
Personal care items 3 10
Sanitary items 18 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 25 367
Footwear & shoes 3 218
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 15 105
Other cloth 5 13
Clothing, towels and linen 2 31
Wood 20 4285
Other Wood (specify) 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 18 4278
Wooden utensils 1 6
Metal 15 37
Other cans (<= 4 L) 5 10
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 8
Aluminium drink cans 6 18
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 7 25
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 16
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 9
Rubber 4 4
Rubber bands 4 4

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club Sustainable Coastlines
22 Apr, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
732
86%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club Petone Beach Litter Project
17 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
1596
92%