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 May 2026

Envirohub Marlborough

Sarah Huntley

Overview

B

9

6.6

3.5

100m x 16m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

132

Products

212

4199

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 164 137
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 3 22
Bottle caps & lids 8 35
Strapping bands & tape 2 6
Food wrappers 2 1
Rope 7 15
Mesh bags 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 13
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 119 40
Fishing gear 1 1
Clothes pegs 2 2
Glass & Ceramic 17 158
Glass or ceramic fragments 17 158
Wood 14 3884
Processed timber & pallet crates 14 3884
Foamed Plastic 10 4
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Foam buoys 9 3
Rubber 4 9
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 2
Other Rubber (specify) 3 7
Metal 2 2
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 5
Footwear & shoes 1 5

Materials

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