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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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St Mary's Bay - Westhaven Marina

15 October 2025

Pacific Discovery

Anastasia Collier

Overview

B

10

3.7

8.5

80m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

250

Products

200

16960

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 104 716
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 7 110
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 109
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 26
Plastic bags 2 138
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 26
Hangers & retail packaging 3 23
Straws 1 3
Drink package rings 1 1
Plastic sheeting 43 43
Food containers 1 7
Strapping bands & tape 21 228
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 54 2121
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 45 2001
Rope, line or string (natural) 9 120
Glass & Ceramic 31 5683
Glass or ceramic fragments 22 193
Construction material 9 5490
Wood 4 8198
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 8198
Metal 4 233
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Construction material 3 230
Other 2 7
Other 2 7
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

St Mary's Bay - Westhaven Marina Pacific Discovery
12 Mar, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
80
50%