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

3 February 2026

Sustainable Coastlines

Dale Shaw

Overview

C

2

4.0

0.6

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

364

Products

364

2014

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 354 1074
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 2 68
Food wrappers 237 564
Bottle caps & lids 51 120
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 56 321
Straws 8 1
Rubber 5 301
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 59
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 28
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 214
Foamed Plastic 4 268
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 12
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 256
Wood 1 371
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 371

Materials

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