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 North

24 October 2024

Waitaria Bay School

Keri Drylie

Overview

B

11

11.0

19.1

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

141

Products

282

29395

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 235 721
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 131 321
Food containers 3 58
Plastic buoys 4 135
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 41 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 49 119
Bottle caps & lids 4 58
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 9
Foamed Plastic 23 14
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 15 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 8 12
Wood 15 25000
Processed timber & pallet crates 15 25000
Paper & Cardboard 4 47
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 4 47
Glass & Ceramic 4 3554
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 16
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 3538
Metal 1 59
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 59

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