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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Ward beach-Chancet

11 September 2022

Marlborough East Coast Protection Group

Sonya Roxburgh

Overview

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4

1.9

2.3

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

43

Products

86

27797

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 67 650
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 1 13
Bottle caps & lids 5 18
Hangers & retail packaging 1 21
Food containers 11 263
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 6
Food wrappers 3 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 13
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 19
Bottles <= 2 L 2 67
Rope 10 67
Fishing line 2 21
Fishing nets 4 24
Gardening & farming related 8 35
Plastic buoys 1 72
Wood 5 18060
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 18060
Metal 4 162
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 120
Aluminium drink cans 2 7
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 35
Foamed Plastic 4 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 3
Rubber 3 8309
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 12
Tyres 1 8250
Other Rubber (specify) 1 47
Glass & Ceramic 1 202
Bottles & jars 1 202
Fabric & Textiles 1 411
Backpacks & bags 1 411
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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