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 - Ngakuta Bay South

16 May 2025

Envirohub Marlborough

Sara Kidston

Overview

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20

10.0

20.0

70m x 8m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

191

Products

107

6198

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 60 514
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 6 170
Food wrappers 10 26
Plastic bags 5 49
Gloves 19 79
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 182
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Fishing line 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 6
Paper & Cardboard 20 133
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 20 133
Metal 11 1178
Aluminium drink cans 3 38
Fishing related 1 1125
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 7 15
Other 8 14
Personal care items 7 14
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Wood 5 4156
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 4156
Glass & Ceramic 1 199
Bottles & jars 1 199
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Foam sponge 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 2

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