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

1 December 2021

Waitaria Bay School

Laura Thompson

Overview

B

19

25.3

21.0

50m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1047

Products

1047

15571

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 868 5897
Resin pellets C N/A
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Rope 627 4670
Mesh bags 1 2
Other Plastic 1 24
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 21 11
Clothes pegs 4 9
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 3 414
Food containers 5 141
Strapping bands & tape 6 17
Gardening & farming related 20 219
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 4
Food wrappers 5 10
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 142 242
Bottles <= 2 L 1 51
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 11 23
Bottle caps & lids 12 23
Plastic bags 5 35
Glass & Ceramic 108 5176
Construction material 8 3510
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 100 1666
Metal 44 4467
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 18
Foil wrappers 2 8
Unidentifiable metal fragments 41 4441
Foamed Plastic 13 17
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 10 16
Paper & Cardboard 9 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 9 1
Other 3 1
Cotton buds 2 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Wood 1 11
Corks 1 11
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

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