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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 - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

29 October 2025

Pacific Discovery

Anastasia Collier

Overview

A

8

4.4

2.1

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

20

Products

40

1290

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 25 70
Resin pellets C N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 1 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 8
Plastic bags 1 6
Bottle caps & lids 3 13
Fishing gear 2 5
Food wrappers 2 2
Fishing line 1 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 3
Safety & construction related 4 7
Food containers 2 8
Rope 1 7
Wood 8 1180
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 1180
Rubber 3 8
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 3
Chewing gum 1 5
Fabric & Textiles 2 16
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 16
Foamed Plastic 1 6
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 6
Metal 1 10
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 10

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Sustainable Coastlines
30 Sep, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
78
86%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Sustainable Coastlines
22 Dec, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
32
81%