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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

6 June 2020

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Gillian Candler

Overview

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9

9.0

5.1

100m x 17m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

747

Products

1270

7381

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 722 820
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 12 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Food wrappers 44 11
Gardening & farming related 18 48
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 4
Clothes pegs 1 1
Straws 11 4
Fishing line 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Plastic bags 1 2
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Plastic vehicle parts 2 6
Food containers 7 8
Fishing gear 8 26
Syringes 5 N/A
Rope 37 121
Plastic utensils 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 39 95
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 3
Other Plastic 2 28
Lollipop sticks 16 6
Bottle neck rings 17 6
Cigarette lighters 1 17
Shotgun wadding & shells 26 57
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 462 362
Glass & Ceramic 505 3430
Construction material 1 1149
Glass or ceramic fragments 504 2281
Foamed Plastic 12 13
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 10 11
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Metal 10 31
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 8 19
Other Metal 1 10
Wood 9 2990
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 2990
Fabric & Textiles 7 95
Footwear & shoes 7 95
Other 4 1
Cotton buds 4 1
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group
08 Mar, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
248
67%

Next survey in this area

Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group
13 Sep, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
481
56%