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 South

14 August 2026

Envirohub Marlborough

Di Huntley

Overview

A

6

9.0

2.0

100m x 16m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

82

Products

132

7387

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 90 1330
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 1 50
Bottle caps & lids 17 157
Rope 3 141
Food wrappers 6 56
Fishing gear 4 77
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 130
Bottles <= 2 L 1 176
Straws 1 1
Other Plastic 7 72
Clothes pegs 2 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 30 463
Wood 23 5396
Processed timber & pallet crates 23 5396
Foamed Plastic 10 99
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 29
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 70
Glass & Ceramic 5 438
Bottles & jars 5 438
Fabric & Textiles 3 3
Other cloth 3 3
Rubber 1 121
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 121

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