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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Marlborough Sounds - Long Island South

5 December 2021

Victoria University Geography Litter Monitoring Group

Polly Stupples

Overview

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8

4.9

2.4

80m x 10m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

158

Products

126

4989

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 81 239
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 12 33
Syringes 1 N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 4
Fishing line 2 4
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing gear 1 47
Safety & construction related 3 15
Other Plastic 2 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 33 82
Bottle caps & lids 7 22
Shotgun wadding & shells 16 24
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Wood 35 4720
Corks 1 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 34 4710
Glass & Ceramic 3 16
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 16
Foamed Plastic 3 3
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 2
Metal 2 3
Foil wrappers 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Rubber 1 7
Construction & Automotive 1 7
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

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