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 - Long Island West

19 September 2025

Envirohub Marlborough

Sara Kidston

Overview

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4

2.3

1.3

100m x 15m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

23

Products

34

2561

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 17 208
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Rope 1 39
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 9
Food containers 3 132
Bottle caps & lids 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 25
Glass & Ceramic 12 977
Bottles & jars 2 870
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 107
Wood 3 1293
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 1293
Metal 1 62
Aluminium drink cans 1 62
Paper & Cardboard 1 21
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 21

Materials

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