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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 - Manaroa Head North

1 December 2022

Waitaria Bay School

Keri Drylie

Overview

B

24

24.0

5.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

173

Products

346

17027

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 235 1746
Resin pellets B N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 1 6
Food containers 1 6
Rope 118 800
Plastic vehicle parts 1 6
Bottle neck rings 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 125
Plastic sheeting 3 35
Gardening & farming related 7 18
Bottles <= 2 L 2 92
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 66 144
Food wrappers 3 100
Bottle caps & lids 8 28
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 24
Baskets, crates & trays 1 360
Foamed Plastic 77 59
Foam sponge 2 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 74 50
Ear plugs 1 4
Glass & Ceramic 18 196
Bottles & jars 14 129
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 67
Wood 12 15009
Corks 1 9
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 15000
Fabric & Textiles 3 16
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 6
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 2 10
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Manaroa Head North Waitaria Bay School
01 Sep, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
78
78%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Manaroa Head North Waitaria Bay School
06 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
108
86%