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 - Long Island South

20 June 2024

Envirohub Marlborough

Ailie Suzuki

Overview

A

7

4.7

2.3

100m x 11m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

74

Products

81

5813

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 46 188
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 31 91
Bottle caps & lids 3 8
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Fishing line 1 2
Clothes pegs 1 3
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Rope 2 1
Safety & construction related 1 66
Cigarette lighters 1 12
Wood 19 5550
Processed timber & pallet crates 19 5550
Glass & Ceramic 13 70
Glass or ceramic fragments 13 70
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 2
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2

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