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

16 July 2025

Envirohub Marlborough

Sara Kidston

Overview

A

12

9.0

4.0

100m x 4m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

262

Products

105

978

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 64 115
Resin pellets C N/A
Rope 4 34
Cigarette lighters 1 20
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 24 22
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 23 38
Fishing gear 12 1
Wood 13 803
Processed timber & pallet crates 13 803
Glass & Ceramic 9 21
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 21
Foamed Plastic 6 16
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 16
Other 6 10
Personal care items 2 5
Other 4 5
Fabric & Textiles 2 4
Other cloth 1 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 2
Metal 2 6
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 6
Paper & Cardboard 2 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 2
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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