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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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Marlborough Sounds - Pine Tree Beach, Pelorus Sound

30 April 2022

Ocean Grid

Amanda Rudkin

Overview

A

4

2.7

3.3

100m x 10m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

92

Products

92

7586

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 61 1387
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 24
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 8
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 39
Food containers 1 56
Rope 46 1020
Other Plastic 1 183
Gardening & farming related 4 53
Food wrappers 2 3
Glass & Ceramic 12 433
Bottles & jars 1 253
Glass or ceramic fragments 11 180
Other 10 4001
Other 10 4001
Metal 3 222
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 215
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 7
Wood 3 1440
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 1440
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 101
Rubber footwear 1 101

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area