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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

26 February 2023

Manaroa Litter Monitoring Group

Lynley Offen

Overview

C

4

4.0

8.8

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

392

Products

784

5355

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 710 2705
Resin pellets C N/A
Plastic sheeting 7 1
Gardening & farming related 10 35
Bottle caps & lids 7 7
Straws 1 1
Food containers 5 25
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 4
Pens & Stationery 1 13
Cigarette lighters 1 20
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 19
Plastic buoys 3 14
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 165 79
Rope 469 2401
Fishing gear 2 6
Fishing line 1 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 27 71
Bottle neck rings 2 2
Foamed Plastic 46 29
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 46 29
Glass & Ceramic 23 647
Bottles & jars 18 589
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 58
Wood 2 1876
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1876
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Other cloth 1 2
Metal 1 13
Other Metal 1 13
Other 1 83
Boat parts 1 83

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Manaroa Head Manaroa Litter Monitoring Group
25 Oct, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
1086
99%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Manaroa Head Manaroa Litter Monitoring Group
27 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
401
95%