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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

14 March 2021

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Gillian Candler

Overview

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7

5.0

3.4

50m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

312

Products

156

2835

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 112 2790
Glass or ceramic fragments 100 412
Construction material 12 2378
Plastic 37 40
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Rope 6 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 3
Safety & construction related 4 11
Food wrappers 5 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Straws 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 5 3
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Wood 4 1
Other Wood (specify) 4 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 3
Fireworks 2 3
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group
19 Jun, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
423
45%