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

25 October 2022

Manaroa Litter Monitoring Group

Lynley Offen

Overview

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6

6.0

3.8

50m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1086

Products

1086

4108

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1045 3179
Mesh bags 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 82 16
Food wrappers 17 19
Rope 715 1948
Plastic buoys 26 315
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 128 209
Baskets, crates & trays 3 135
Strapping bands & tape 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Gardening & farming related 27 242
Lollipop sticks 2 2
Food containers 2 29
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 24
Cigarette lighters 1 13
Clothes pegs 2 3
Other Plastic 13 157
Shotgun wadding & shells 10 29
Bottle caps & lids 8 35
Resin pellets D N/A
Foamed Plastic 28 12
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 28 12
Glass & Ceramic 7 169
Construction material 2 79
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 90
Other 3 89
Boat parts 2 69
Personal care items 1 20
Wood 2 655
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 655
Rubber 1 4
Construction & Automotive 1 4

Materials

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