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

1 October 2024

Manaroa Litter Monitoring Group

Lynley Offen

Overview

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2

2.0

2.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

270

Products

541

3944

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 524 1985
Resin pellets C N/A
Rope 342 1003
Bottles <= 2 L 1 59
Shotgun wadding & shells 10 28
Hangers & retail packaging 10 2
Vapes 1 5
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 30
Food containers 4 66
Gardening & farming related 6 95
Bottle caps & lids 12 39
Mesh bags 2 1
Plastic buoys 9 192
Plastic utensils 1 17
Pens & Stationery 1 9
Other Plastic 1 16
Plastic sheeting 12 1
Safety & construction related 5 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 58 77
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 37 5
Food wrappers 9 16
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Fishing gear 1 320
Foamed Plastic 9 66
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 9 66
Wood 4 1500
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 1500
Glass & Ceramic 2 386
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 386
Metal 2 7
Foil wrappers 2 7

Materials

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