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

19 March 2019

Sustainable Coastlines

Shawn Elise Tierney

Overview

A

4

3.9

1.5

100m x 18m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

226

Products

406

1566

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 334 1111
Glass or ceramic fragments 327 939
Construction material 7 172
Plastic 59 189
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 1 1
Fishing line 1 1
Fishing gear 1 7
Straws 2 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 39 57
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Gardening & farming related 4 110
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Fabric & Textiles 8 4
Rope, line or string (natural) 8 4
Wood 2 258
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 258
Rubber 1 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 2
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1

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