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 - Popua Beach West

6 June 2024

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Siua Hakaumotu

Overview

B

11

3.3

1.9

50m x 6m

Boulder

Items per 1,000m2

607

Products

182

194

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 56 51
Resin pellets A N/A
Drink package rings 3 2
Fishing line 1 37
Plastic bags 20 1
Straws 15 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 17 10
Rubber 51 2
Rubber bands 51 2
Fabric & Textiles 28 82
Footwear & shoes 2 12
Other cloth 11 12
Clothing, towels and linen 15 58
Paper & Cardboard 17 16
Cardboard boxes 2 15
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 15 1
Glass & Ceramic 16 9
Glass or ceramic fragments 16 9
Metal 12 10
Aluminium drink cans 12 10
Foamed Plastic 2 24
Foam buoys 2 24

Materials

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