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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 - Waitaria Bay

26 September 2019

Waitaria Bay School

Sue Altoft

Overview

A

6

6.5

4.8

100m x 15m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

131

Products

196

8700

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 166 7531
Aluminium drink cans 1 39
Construction material 137 6519
Unidentifiable metal fragments 25 748
Other Metal 2 164
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 61
Plastic 25 449
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 117
Fishing line 5 1
Plastic sheeting 3 142
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 22
Rope 15 167
Glass & Ceramic 4 719
Bottles & jars 3 541
Construction material 1 178
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1

Materials

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Marlborough Sounds - Waitaria Bay Waitaria Bay School
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