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

beach-icon Beach.

Marlborough Sounds - Ketu Bay, Pelorus Sound

22 January 2022

Ocean Grid

Amanda Rudkin

Overview

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4

3.7

2.8

100m x 6m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

192

Products

115

1091

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 93 752
Resin pellets B N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 2 15
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 3
Plastic bags 2 9
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Rope 84 720
Glass & Ceramic 14 289
Glass or ceramic fragments 14 289
Foamed Plastic 4 3
Ear plugs 4 3
Metal 2 26
Aluminium drink cans 2 26
Rubber 1 3
Other Rubber (specify) 1 3
Wood 1 18
Other Wood (specify) 1 18

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area