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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

6 March 2023

Waitaria Bay School

Keri Drylie

Overview

B

13

13.0

4.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

108

Products

215

3471

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 147 555
Resin pellets B N/A
Safety & construction related 3 18
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 6
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Mesh bags 1 2
Gardening & farming related 5 6
Hangers & retail packaging 8 1
Fishing gear 2 1
Plastic bags 10 26
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 37 21
Rope 76 470
Foamed Plastic 37 17
Foam sponge 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 36 16
Metal 15 622
Construction material 1 470
Unidentifiable metal fragments 14 152
Glass & Ceramic 10 217
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 126
Construction material 1 91
Wood 5 1910
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 1910
Other 1 150
Other 1 150

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Manaroa Head North Waitaria Bay School
01 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
173
90%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Manaroa Head North Waitaria Bay School
29 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
119
90%