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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

13 March 2026

Envirohub Marlborough

Sarah Huntley

Overview

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8

2.3

1.3

100m x 15m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

27

Products

41

1281

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 1027
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 117
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 2 154
Rope 5 37
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Safety & construction related 1 10
Bottle seals & tabs 2 10
Food containers 2 34
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 2
Cable ties & zip ties 1 4
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 48
Food wrappers 2 1
Cigarette lighters 2 27
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 474
Other Plastic 1 104
Foamed Plastic 4 12
Other Foamed Plastic 2 10
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 3 86
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 86
Metal 2 43
Aluminium drink cans 2 43
Wood 1 33
Corks 1 33
Glass & Ceramic 1 13
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 13
Rubber 1 67
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 67

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Long Island West Envirohub Marlborough
19 Sep, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
23
50%