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

27 June 2023

Manaroa Litter Monitoring Group

Kristen Gerard

Overview

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4

4.0

1.4

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

401

Products

802

3282

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 745 2580
Resin pellets D N/A
Rope 522 1877
Fishing gear 9 109
Clothes pegs 2 5
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Plastic buoys 9 12
Gardening & farming related 2 9
Shotgun wadding & shells 7 22
Food wrappers 2 16
Strapping bands & tape 3 1
Food containers 5 188
Plastic bags 5 68
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 24
Syringes 1 N/A
Safety & construction related 1 103
Bottle caps & lids 8 25
Bottle neck rings 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 120 89
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 26 21
Other Plastic 19 8
Glass & Ceramic 31 636
Glass or ceramic fragments 31 636
Foamed Plastic 18 32
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 17 31
Metal 4 15
Construction material 1 3
Other Metal 1 11
Foil wrappers 2 1
Rubber 3 8
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Other Rubber (specify) 1 6
Other 1 11
Paraffin or wax 1 11

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