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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

13 September 2020

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Gillian Candler

Overview

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8

7.5

4.5

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

481

Products

481

4569

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 265 484
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 10 30
Food wrappers 6 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 8
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 29 46
Plastic utensils 1 3
Food containers 2 12
Fishing line 3 3
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Other Plastic 122 123
Straws 8 8
Rope 24 29
Safety & construction related 11 166
Lollipop sticks 10 3
Fishing gear 7 18
Cable ties & zip ties 15 7
Shotgun wadding & shells 9 24
Glass & Ceramic 194 3097
Glass or ceramic fragments 185 634
Construction material 9 2463
Paper & Cardboard 11 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 11 2
Wood 5 838
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 838
Metal 4 147
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 10
Construction material 1 9
Other Metal 2 128
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group
06 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
747
58%

Next survey in this area

Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group
06 Dec, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
401
40%