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

beach-icon Beach.

Marlborough Sounds - Ngakuta Bay North

10 September 2024

Envirohub Marlborough

Sarah Huntley

Overview

B

16

6.9

5.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

48

5897

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 26 155
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 4 10
Strapping bands & tape 2 9
Rope 3 13
Plastic bags 1 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 11
Plastic sheeting 1 98
Fishing line 3 4
Clothes pegs 1 5
Wood 6 1020
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 1020
Rubber 6 35
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 34
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 1
Fabric & Textiles 4 111
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 101
Clothing, towels and linen 1 10
Other 2 15
Other 1 6
Personal care items 1 9
Metal 2 2
Fishing related 2 2
Glass & Ceramic 1 4558
Construction material 1 4558
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area