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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Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site

4 December 2021

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Gillian Candler

Overview

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5

3.3

2.9

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

221

Products

221

1714

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 110 599
Tableware 1 64
Glass or ceramic fragments 106 262
Construction material 2 36
Bottles & jars 1 237
Plastic 98 178
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 2 21
Food wrappers 2 1
Food containers 2 3
Fishing gear 2 13
Rope 11 21
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 12 15
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 37 36
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 1
Gardening & farming related 12 56
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 7
Straws 3 1
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Fabric & Textiles 5 86
Rope, line or string (natural) 5 86
Wood 4 849
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 849
Foamed Plastic 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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