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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

13 June 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Briar Inwood

Overview

B

5

3.2

2.2

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

54

Products

54

3183

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 38 321
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 5 61
Straws 4 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Fishing gear 1 5
Food wrappers 1 1
Gardening & farming related 4 14
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 7
Food containers 3 19
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 194
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 8
Wood 10 2780
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 2780
Glass & Ceramic 2 37
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 37
Paper & Cardboard 2 11
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 9
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 2
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 2
Rubber 1 32
Other Rubber (specify) 1 32

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Long Island West Envirohub Marlborough
19 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
132
92%