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

8 March 2020

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Gillian Candler

Overview

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12

6.8

8.8

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

248

Products

496

4441

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 322 680
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Fishing gear 5 39
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Other Plastic 2 5
Fishing line 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 2
Plastic bags 1 9
Safety & construction related 1 31
Shotgun wadding & shells 13 35
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 126 219
Lollipop sticks 10 3
Bottle caps & lids 28 55
Straws 8 4
Cable ties & zip ties 4 2
Clothes pegs 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 5 6
Rope 84 175
Gardening & farming related 11 74
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 14
Food wrappers 4 1
Glass & Ceramic 146 3371
Construction material 6 2451
Bottles & jars 1 212
Glass or ceramic fragments 139 708
Metal 8 112
Fishing related 2 2
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 14
Other Metal 1 74
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 5
Aluminium drink cans 1 17
Foamed Plastic 8 3
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Foam sponge 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 1
Other 7 0
Sanitary items 7 N/A
Wood 3 235
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 235
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 38
Clothing, towels and linen 1 38

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