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 August 2024

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Gillian Candler

Overview

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9

6.0

4.5

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

155

Products

155

923

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 129 228
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 19 28
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 58 113
Other Plastic 2 15
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 7
Fishing gear 2 5
Fishing line 1 1
Gardening & farming related 2 1
Lollipop sticks 6 2
Straws 5 2
Food wrappers 9 4
Safety & construction related 2 7
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Food containers 1 2
Rope 12 32
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 6
Glass & Ceramic 13 221
Glass or ceramic fragments 11 211
Construction material 2 10
Foamed Plastic 6 6
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Foam sponge 1 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 2
Wood 3 440
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 440
Metal 3 23
Construction material 2 15
Other Metal 1 8
Rubber 1 5
Other Rubber (specify) 1 5

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