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

25 November 2020

Manaroa Litter Monitoring Group

Shelley King

Overview

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5

5.0

5.3

50m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1165

Products

1165

94597

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 974 51520
Resin pellets D N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 182 127
Plastic buoys 6 45034
Bottle seals & tabs 4 2
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Other Plastic 13 17
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 47 58
Bottle caps & lids 7 20
Gardening & farming related 3 55
Fishing gear 2 227
Plastic vehicle parts 1 141
Cigarette lighters 1 11
Food wrappers 8 47
Plastic bags 1 79
Fishing line 3 57
Shotgun wadding & shells 8 23
Rope 685 5620
Glass & Ceramic 122 39187
Glass or ceramic fragments 85 1877
Construction material 37 37310
Paper & Cardboard 35 13
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 35 13
Wood 14 3590
Processed timber & pallet crates 14 3590
Foamed Plastic 12 11
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 12 11
Metal 5 273
Construction material 5 273
Other 3 3
Cotton buds 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 1 2

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