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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 - Shelley Beach

12 November 2025

Envirohub Marlborough

Sara Kidston

Overview

D

10

7.5

1.1

100m x 4m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

630

Products

252

2990

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 189 410
Resin pellets D N/A
Safety & construction related 2 5
Mesh bags 6 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 4
Bottle caps & lids 16 211
Straws 2 1
Lollipop sticks 10 4
Rope 16 24
Food containers 3 6
Fishing line 6 14
Vapes 1 4
Bottle neck rings 4 2
Food wrappers 15 9
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 40 107
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 60 16
Foamed Plastic 36 15
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 14 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 22 7
Wood 15 2540
Processed timber & pallet crates 15 2540
Paper & Cardboard 6 8
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 8
Metal 5 9
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 7
Other Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Other 1 8
Personal care items 1 8

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Shelley Beach Envirohub Marlborough
16 Jul, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
262
67%