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

3 December 2024

Manaroa Litter Monitoring Group

Lynley Offen

Overview

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4

4.0

4.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

358

Products

717

1891

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 698 1599
Resin pellets C N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 11 33
Plastic buoys 10 138
Clothes pegs 2 4
Food containers 4 30
Plastic utensils 1 2
Gardening & farming related 12 73
Lollipop sticks 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 7 15
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Fishing gear 1 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 84 55
Strapping bands & tape 5 8
Rope 485 1019
Plastic bags 68 123
Food wrappers 4 2
Other Plastic 1 85
Foamed Plastic 9 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 9 6
Glass & Ceramic 6 100
Glass or ceramic fragments 6 100
Wood 3 130
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 130
Metal 1 56
Fishing related 1 56

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