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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

3 November 2026

Envirohub Marlborough

Di Huntley

Overview

A

11

19.8

9.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

198

Products

397

694

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 309 652
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 19
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Straws 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 15 19
Clothes pegs 2 3
Other Plastic 1 21
Food containers 3 22
Gloves 1 44
Food wrappers 26 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 16 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 92 162
Rope 21 90
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 104 238
Pens & Stationery 1 4
Fishing line 5 19
Fishing nets 6 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Lollipop sticks 6 2
Wood 41 11
Wooden utensils 2 6
Processed timber & pallet crates 39 5
Paper & Cardboard 23 20
Cups, food trays & wrappers 8 9
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 15 11
Foamed Plastic 11 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 1
Foam sponge 5 1
Other 4 0
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 4 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 3 1
Rubber 3 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 6
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 6

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Shelley Beach Envirohub Marlborough
09 Sep, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
27
83%