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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 - Long Island West

19 March 2023

Envirohub Marlborough

Ailie Suzuki

Overview

B

5

4.6

1.3

100m x 10m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

132

Products

132

1428

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 111 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 111 1
Plastic 10 513
Resin pellets B N/A
Baskets, crates & trays 1 34
Safety & construction related 1 8
Rope 2 66
Food wrappers 1 2
Fishing gear 1 8
Bottles <= 2 L 1 43
Gardening & farming related 1 27
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 325
Glass & Ceramic 6 135
Glass or ceramic fragments 6 135
Wood 4 778
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 778
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Other cloth 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Long Island West Marlborough Boys College
07 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
314
4%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Long Island West Sustainable Coastlines
13 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
54
72%