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

18 September 2023

Waitaria Bay School

Keri Drylie

Overview

B

11

11.0

8.2

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

96

Products

193

8195

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 148 1527
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 56 850
Plastic bags 5 44
Gardening & farming related 6 339
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 64 48
Bottles <= 2 L 1 127
Mesh bags 1 3
Pens & Stationery 1 10
Other Plastic 1 72
Food containers 2 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 8
Strapping bands & tape 2 5
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 6
Lollipop sticks 1 2
Fishing gear 2 3
Hangers & retail packaging 4 3
Metal 27 828
Unidentifiable metal fragments 27 828
Wood 12 5612
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 5610
Corks 1 2
Foamed Plastic 3 13
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 4
Foam sponge 2 9
Glass & Ceramic 2 207
Bottles & jars 2 207
Fabric & Textiles 1 8
Clothing, towels and linen 1 8

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