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

23 April 2024

Manaroa Litter Monitoring Group

Lynley Offen

Overview

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4

4.0

5.7

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

502

Products

1005

4435

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 987 1799
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 824 1480
Bottles <= 2 L 1 36
Other Plastic 3 1
Cigarette lighters 1 14
Food containers 4 24
Bottle neck rings 3 3
Plastic buoys 4 39
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 101 70
Bottle seals & tabs 3 2
Bottle caps & lids 2 2
Gardening & farming related 3 93
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 28 25
Food wrappers 5 5
Fishing gear 5 5
Foamed Plastic 11 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 11 1
Glass & Ceramic 4 1176
Construction material 1 1089
Bottles & jars 2 34
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 53
Wood 2 1458
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1458
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

Materials

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