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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 South

24 June 2025

Marlborough Girls' College

Carol Stanley

Overview

B

6

3.5

4.5

100m x 11m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

98

Products

108

30573

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 62 366
Resin pellets A N/A
Baskets, crates & trays 6 12
Bottle seals & tabs 4 25
Cosmetics and medical packaging 9 93
Food wrappers 18 113
Bottles <= 2 L 2 15
Rope 4 35
Other Plastic 19 73
Wood 33 30166
Corks 14 603
Processed timber & pallet crates 19 29563
Fabric & Textiles 4 9
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 6
Metal 4 7
Foil wrappers 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 6
Glass & Ceramic 2 7
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 7
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Rubber 1 15
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 15
Other 1 2
Paraffin or wax 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Long Island South Marlborough Boys College
26 Nov, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
37
59%