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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 - Long Island West

26 November 2020

Marlborough Litter Monitoring Group

Hannah Whittall

Overview

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7

3.5

1.5

100m x 10m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

25

Products

25

3089

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 16 343
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food containers 2 6
Rope 1 22
Fishing line 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 5
Straws 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 300
Bottle caps & lids 1 4
Wood 4 2623
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 2623
Fabric & Textiles 1 54
Other cloth 1 54
Glass & Ceramic 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 2
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 2
Metal 1 12
Aluminium drink cans 1 12
Rubber 1 53
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 53

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Long Island West Marlborough Girls' College
27 Aug, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
62
82%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Long Island West Marine Farming Association
02 Jul, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
12
25%