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

27 March 2025

Waitaria Bay School

Tineke Giddy

Overview

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10

7.5

10.5

100m x 20m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

104

Products

207

1596

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 162 194
Resin pellets B N/A
Fishing nets 1 1
Plastic bags 9 20
Baskets, crates & trays 1 6
Rope 98 60
Other Plastic 2 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 34 9
Plastic buoys 1 16
Bottles <= 2 L 1 59
Clothes pegs 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 7
Bottle caps & lids 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Gardening & farming related 5 1
Wood 14 15
Processed timber & pallet crates 14 15
Foamed Plastic 10 12
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 10 12
Glass & Ceramic 9 117
Tableware 1 14
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 8 103
Metal 9 1202
Foil wrappers 1 9
Unidentifiable metal fragments 8 1193
Rubber 1 5
Chewing gum 1 5
Other 1 6
Personal care items 1 6
Fabric & Textiles 1 45
Clothing, towels and linen 1 45

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