litter intelligence logo

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

beach-icon Beach.

Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site

6 December 2020

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Briony Ellis

Overview

B

7

5.3

2.2

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

401

Products

401

1072

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 233 710
Glass or ceramic fragments 233 710
Plastic 159 244
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 2 7
Food wrappers 15 7
Rope 9 19
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Bottles <= 2 L 2 8
Gardening & farming related 3 6
Safety & construction related 8 44
Fishing gear 6 27
Fishing line 3 7
Bottle seals & tabs 9 4
Lollipop sticks 7 4
Straws 4 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 7
Pens & Stationery 1 14
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 72 45
Bottle caps & lids 12 34
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 3
Other 6 56
Paraffin or wax 5 53
Personal care items 1 3
Wood 2 55
Matches and wooden fireworks parts 1 8
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 47
Metal 1 7
Aluminium drink cans 1 7

Materials

  • Would you like to analyse the data yourself?
  • Or share if you think this data would be interesting to others.
  • If you would like to learn how this data was collected. Our Methodology

Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group
14 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
312
24%