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.

Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Sopu

8 February 2024

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Siua Hakaumotu

Overview

B

8

104.0

9.7

50m x 10m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

468

Products

234

7437

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 125 3779
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 18 43
Food containers 15 78
Food wrappers 21 68
Plastic bags 30 393
Mesh bags 1 444
Gardening & farming related 2 163
Bottles <= 2 L 38 2590
Glass & Ceramic 52 495
Glass or ceramic fragments 52 495
Metal 29 666
Tableware 1 36
Aluminium drink cans 28 630
Fabric & Textiles 10 1413
Clothing, towels and linen 10 1413
Foamed Plastic 9 93
Foam buoys 9 93
Paper & Cardboard 6 142
Tetrapaks 3 84
Cardboard boxes 3 58
Rubber 3 849
Rubber footwear 3 849

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