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

beach-icon Beach.

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

26 February 2026

Sustainable Coastlines

Sam Judd

Overview

B

4

4.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

18

Products

36

154

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 127
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 10
Bottle caps & lids 7 35
Fishing line 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 15
Straws 1 9
Food wrappers 1 4
Pens & Stationery 1 16
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 17
Food containers 1 16
Foamed Plastic 6 16
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 10
Ear plugs 1 6
Rubber 1 11
Other Rubber (specify) 1 11

Materials

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