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

3 August 2025

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Briony Ellis

Overview

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6.4

4.3

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

134

Products

134

7993

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 84 233
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 4
Bottle caps & lids 8 13
Bottle seals & tabs 9 24
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Rope 3 6
Gardening & farming related 12 94
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 30 52
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 5 9
Food wrappers 3 4
Straws 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Fishing gear 4 21
Glass & Ceramic 24 83
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 24 83
Wood 12 7658
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 7658
Foamed Plastic 7 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 4 6
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 3 4
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 4
Clothing, towels and linen 1 4
Rubber 1 7
Rubber footwear 1 7
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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