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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 - Manaroa Head North

9 June 2026

Waitaria Bay School

Tineke Giddy

Overview

B

19

25.3

6.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

132

Products

265

12093

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 211 6008
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 144 348
Fishing gear 3 15
Plastic bags 24 25
Bottle caps & lids 2 10
Gardening & farming related 1 36
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Other Plastic 31 20
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 3
Food containers 1 8
Safety & construction related 2 5500
Bottles <= 2 L 1 40
Wood 26 6000
Processed timber & pallet crates 26 6000
Foamed Plastic 19 10
Foam sponge 2 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 17 7
Paper & Cardboard 6 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 6 1
Glass & Ceramic 3 74
Bottles & jars 3 74

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Manaroa Head North Waitaria Bay School
02 Apr, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
252
93%