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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 - Shelley Beach

20 May 2025

Envirohub Marlborough

Sara Kidston

Overview

A

4

2.0

2.0

100m x 4m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

125

Products

50

2757

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 32 21
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 14
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 4
Fishing line 3 1
Wood 9 2645
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 2645
Metal 4 35
Aluminium drink cans 1 26
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Other Metal 2 7
Foamed Plastic 2 45
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 39
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 6
Glass & Ceramic 2 6
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 6
Paper & Cardboard 1 5
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 5

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Shelley Beach Envirohub Marlborough
14 Feb, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
2697
78%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Shelley Beach Envirohub Marlborough
16 Jul, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
262
67%