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 - Long Island West

14 August 2026

Envirohub Marlborough

Di Huntley

Overview

A

6

6.0

8.3

100m x 16m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

38

Products

61

5097

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 30 1102
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 5 192
Food containers 2 45
Plastic bags 4 17
Cigarette lighters 1 11
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 5
Rope 3 23
Food wrappers 2 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 22
Plastic buoys 1 471
Fishing gear 1 67
Clothes pegs 1 3
Gardening & farming related 1 48
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 193
Foamed Plastic 14 78
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 12 76
Wood 11 3164
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 3164
Paper & Cardboard 2 98
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 98
Metal 2 38
Other Metal 1 12
Aluminium drink cans 1 26
Glass & Ceramic 1 586
Bottles & jars 1 586
Other 1 31
Boat parts 1 31

Materials

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