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

14 March 2024

Waitaria Bay School

Keri Drylie

Overview

B

10

10.0

8.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

162

Products

324

9474

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 290 610
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 52 40
Hangers & retail packaging 3 1
Gardening & farming related 3 5
Clothes pegs 1 3
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Safety & construction related 1 1
Food containers 2 1
Fishing gear 3 9
Bottle caps & lids 4 17
Plastic buoys 2 44
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 15 29
Rope 200 456
Fishing nets 3 1
Foamed Plastic 14 9
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 5
Foam sponge 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 3
Wood 12 7578
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 7570
Other Wood (specify) 1 6
Corks 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 4 300
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 11
Construction material 2 289
Metal 3 919
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 892
Construction material 2 27
Rubber 1 58
Rubber gloves 1 58

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