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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 - Cow Shed Bay, Kenepuru Sound

29 July 2022

Ocean Grid

Amanda Rudkin

Overview

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1

1.0

3.6

50m x 8m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

332

Products

133

3108

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 101 1457
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 8
Gardening & farming related 2 1
Clothes pegs 1 4
Bottles <= 2 L 5 160
Plastic sheeting 6 180
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 300
Food containers 1 55
Plastic utensils 1 3
Straws 1 1
Rope 27 392
Food wrappers 5 14
Cigarette lighters 2 32
Plastic bags 7 103
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 10
Safety & construction related 1 65
Other Plastic 1 8
Bottle caps & lids 11 63
Bottle neck rings 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 53
Foamed Plastic 16 39
Polystyrene cups or food packs 5 17
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 9 14
Glass & Ceramic 5 917
Bottles & jars 3 890
Light globes/bulbs 1 10
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 17
Metal 3 62
Foil wrappers 1 2
Aluminium drink cans 2 60
Rubber 3 67
Other Rubber (specify) 1 4
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 61
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2
Wood 2 543
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 110
Other Wood (specify) 1 433
Fabric & Textiles 2 21
Footwear & shoes 2 21
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 2

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area