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 East

3 June 2025

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Siua Hakaumotu

Overview

B

40

40.0

16.7

100m x 20m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

370

Products

739

9992

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 307 1586
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 20 1534
Cable ties & zip ties 3 2
Food containers 275 37
Straws 6 1
Fishing nets 3 12
Glass & Ceramic 260 3614
Bottles & jars 7 1740
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 245 1740
Tableware 8 134
Other 112 1410
Sanitary items 72 N/A
Batteries (Household) 28 1385
Personal care items 12 25
Paper & Cardboard 35 31
Tetrapaks 3 12
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 32 19
Fabric & Textiles 17 2948
Clothing, towels and linen 17 2948
Foamed Plastic 4 17
Other Foamed Plastic 4 17
Metal 4 386
Construction material 3 119
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 267

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