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

29 June 2023

Waitaria Bay School

Keri Drylie

Overview

B

13

13.0

7.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

119

Products

238

5951

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 173 680
Resin pellets B N/A
Gardening & farming related 13 9
Rope 56 520
Bottle caps & lids 9 16
Clothes pegs 2 2
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 18
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 6
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 5 11
Fishing nets 1 1
Plastic bags 9 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 69 87
Food wrappers 6 1
Foamed Plastic 42 282
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 38 10
Foam sponge 3 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 271
Glass & Ceramic 9 165
Tableware 1 5
Bottles & jars 8 160
Wood 7 4480
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 4480
Metal 6 343
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 342
Foil wrappers 4 1
Other 1 1
Appliances & electronics 1 1

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