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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

25 March 2025

Envirohub Marlborough

Sara Kidston

Overview

A

7

4.1

1.8

100m x 15m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

13

Products

20

509

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 11 159
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 158
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 7 150
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 150
Wood 2 200
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 200

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Long Island West Marlborough Boys College
26 Nov, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
32
60%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Long Island West Marlborough Girls' College
24 Jun, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
19
61%