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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 - Manaroa Head

15 January 2024

Manaroa Litter Monitoring Group

Lynley Offen

Overview

D

3

3.0

3.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

368

Products

735

3826

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 706 2749
Resin pellets D N/A
Gardening & farming related 14 156
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 77 114
Plastic buoys 7 493
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Plastic bags 3 30
Fishing gear 2 84
Food containers 2 12
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 31 12
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 4
Fishing nets 2 2
Rope 389 717
Bottle seals & tabs 1 35
Other Plastic 167 1077
Glass & Ceramic 19 614
Glass or ceramic fragments 19 614
Foamed Plastic 5 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Other Foamed Plastic 2 3
Wood 3 457
Other Wood (specify) 3 457
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Manaroa Head Manaroa Litter Monitoring Group
26 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
388
98%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Manaroa Head Manaroa Litter Monitoring Group
23 Apr, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
502
99%