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

25 March 2025

Envirohub Marlborough

Sara Kidston

Overview

A

7

7.0

5.3

100m x 11m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

99

Products

109

5201

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 54 557
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 2 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 107
Rope 6 98
Fishing gear 2 111
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 21 128
Bottles <= 2 L 2 72
Bottle caps & lids 8 18
Strapping bands & tape 1 12
Plastic vehicle parts 1 6
Wood 27 4060
Corks 1 8
Processed timber & pallet crates 26 4052
Glass & Ceramic 14 377
Construction material 4 110
Bottles & jars 1 193
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 74
Foamed Plastic 7 11
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 11
Rubber 3 102
Rubber gloves 1 10
Other Rubber (specify) 2 92
Metal 2 19
Aluminium drink cans 1 16
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Fabric & Textiles 1 71
Footwear & shoes 1 71
Other 1 4
Boat parts 1 4

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