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

26 November 2024

Marlborough Boys College

Mark Anderson

Overview

B

7

3.5

1.8

100m x 17m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

32

Products

55

8880

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 32 409
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 34
Safety & construction related 2 111
Rope 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 8
Gardening & farming related 3 8
Food wrappers 2 14
Food containers 2 27
Fishing line 1 2
Fishing gear 1 4
Clothes pegs 1 3
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 40
Bottles <= 2 L 2 137
Bottle caps & lids 2 20
Wood 20 8300
Processed timber & pallet crates 20 8300
Glass & Ceramic 2 152
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 152
Foamed Plastic 1 19
Foam sponge 1 19

Materials

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