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 West

20 June 2024

Envirohub Marlborough

Ailie Suzuki

Overview

A

6

2.8

1.2

100m x 17m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

40

2748

Type Count Weight (g)
Wood 21 1489
Processed timber & pallet crates 21 1489
Plastic 13 320
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 2
Bottles <= 2 L 3 203
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 5
Bottle caps & lids 2 6
Food containers 1 103
Fabric & Textiles 2 66
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 66
Paper & Cardboard 1 8
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 8
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Rubber 1 114
Rubber footwear 1 114
Other 1 750
Boat parts 1 750

Materials

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